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Ivory Coast

Direct flight, CFA parity and Abidjan's energy.

Capital
Yamoussoukro (Abidjan = economic capital)
Currency
CFA franc (XOF) — fixed parity with Cameroon's CFA
Flight from Douala
~3h30 from Douala (direct)
Time difference
GMT+0 (−1h vs Cameroon)

Abidjan is reached by a direct flight (~3h30) and shares the CFA franc: no unfavourable exchange. Between the Ébrié lagoon, the UNESCO colonial district of Grand-Bassam, lively maquis eateries and the beaches of Assinie, Côte d'Ivoire blends a cosmopolitan city with seaside relaxation.

Formalities

The visa, step by step

e-Visa
How to apply
Allowed stay
up to 90 days (multiple entries)
Cost
EUR 73 (~48,000 CFA, fees included)
Processing
48 business hours

How to apply

Online pre-enrolment and payment on the official SNEDAI portal, then biometrics and issuance on arrival at Abidjan airport.

Required documents

  • Passport valid 6 months
  • Passport scan
  • Round-trip ticket
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Yellow fever certificate

Good to know

  • •SNEDAI is the ONLY approved official site — avoid third-party sites.
  • •No refund if refused.
How much it costs

A one-week budget

Backpacker
210 000 FCFA
/ week, excl. flight
Comfort
450 000 FCFA
/ week, excl. flight

Round-trip flight from Douala / Yaoundé

276 000 FCFA–570 000 FCFA

Direct Douala–Abidjan ~3h30 (Air Côte d'Ivoire); via Lomé otherwise.

Indicative round-trip price: it varies widely by season, layover and how early you book.

Where the money goes (backpacker estimate)

🏨120 000 FCFA
🍽️72 000 FCFA
🚕36 000 FCFA
🎟️60 000 FCFA
Hostel
4 800 FCFA–15 000 FCFA
Mid-range
33 000 FCFA–67 800 FCFA
Nice hotel
72 000 FCFA–150 000 FCFA
Tailored

Budget simulator

Comfort level
Estimated total budget
486 000 FCFA
Must-sees

What to do there

1

Grand-Bassam

UNESCO colonial district and beaches.

2

Le Plateau

Skyscrapers and Saint-Paul cathedral.

3

Banco National Park

Primary forest in the middle of the city.

4

Assinie beaches

Lagoon and ocean, seaside weekend.

5

Yamoussoukro Basilica

The largest basilica in the world.

6

Treichville market

Atmosphere and maquis eateries at night.

7

Ébrié lagoon cruise

Sunset over the lagoon.

Itinerary

One week, day by day

  1. D1

    Arrival, check in, maquis dinner (grilled fish & attiéké).

  2. D2

    Le Plateau: Saint-Paul cathedral, Museum of Civilisations.

  3. D3

    Day trip to Grand-Bassam: colonial district and beach.

  4. D4

    Banco Park in the morning, Ébrié lagoon in the afternoon.

  5. D5

    Beach day at Assinie / Assouindé.

  6. D6

    Day trip to Yamoussoukro: basilica, crocodile lake.

  7. D7

    Treichville market, craft shopping, airport.

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Travel checklist

A printable list (or save as PDF) so you forget nothing.

Travel checklist — Côte d'Ivoire

Before you leave

What to pack

Visa sources: snedai.com

Indicative data (June 2026), reliability haute. Visa rules, prices and timelines change: always confirm with official sources before booking.

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