Before getting married in a foreign country, you need to meet a number of administrative requirements, such as obtaining an electronic visa. Many countries offer the possibility of obtaining this official document online, including Côte d'Ivoire.
e-Visa in Côte d'Ivoire since 2017
Following the example of other African countries such as Tanzania, Kenya, Egypt, South Africa and Benin, the government has adopted the e-visa. This electronic visa will make it easier to apply for a visa, particularly for travellers wishing to visit the country. Travellers can apply for a visa entirely online via SNEDAI, a government-approved site for visa applications.
The e-Visa is received on average 72 hours after the application. Once you have obtained this "pre-registration" document, you are free to travel anywhere in Côte d'Ivoire. The final validation of the Côte d'Ivoire e-Visa takes place on arrival in the country, when the traveller's biometric data is taken at the "Airport Visa" section.
e-Visa requirements for Côte d'Ivoire
You should apply for an e-Visa for Côte d'Ivoire if you are travelling for tourism or business. If this is the case, you should contact the Côte d'Ivoire embassy. To obtain an e-Visa for Côte d'Ivoire, applicants must provide the following documents:
- a scan or photo of the passport information page
- booking your return plane ticket
- the certificate of accommodation, certified by the town hall, or the letter of invitation (with the identity card of the person inviting)
Applicants will also be asked to complete an e-Visa application form. They will then be asked to provide a range of information, such as contact details, personal details, travel details, etc. They must also upload the documents associated with the application and mentioned above. The Ivorian e-visa is valid for 90 days from the date of issue. The cost is 73,00 € consular fees, excluding handling fees by a private intermediary.
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