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Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) visit visa for Pakistan passport holders

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  1. Document requirements
  2. Fees and timeline
  3. Fees
  4. Timeline
  5. How to apply
  6. Visa ratio
  7. FAQ
  8. Official sources
  9. Related guides

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Summary

eVisa
Visa type
E-visa (online pre-enrolment, biometric visa issued at Abidjan airport)
Stay limit
Visa valid 3 months
Entries
Multiple

Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Abidjan Mission travel information) says Pakistani nationals wishing to visit Côte d’Ivoire can apply online through the SNEDAI e-visa platform. SNEDAI states it is the only visa application site officially recognised and approved by the State of Côte d’Ivoire, and the government portal gouv.ci confirms the government instructed SNEDAI to produce the e-visa. The process is online pre-enrolment and payment, approval by the Directorate of Territorial Surveillance (DST), then biometric enrolment and visa issue on arrival at Abidjan airport.

Côte d’Ivoire, on the Gulf of Guinea, pairs the skyline of Abidjan’s Plateau with the colonial streets of Grand-Bassam, the giant basilica at Yamoussoukro and the rainforest of Taï National Park. Pakistani travellers need a visa before boarding.

Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs tells Pakistani nationals to apply online through SNEDAI, the platform the Ivorian state recognises for e-visas. The application is a pre-enrolment that, once approved, lets you board and collect the visa at Abidjan airport.

The fee is EUR 73, bank charges included, for a three-month multiple-entry visa, paid by Visa or Mastercard and not refunded if refused. You upload your passport page, a return flight reservation and a legalised invitation letter or accommodation certificate.

The Directorate of Territorial Surveillance reviews each file and emails a barcoded decision, nominally within 48 working hours; Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry advises allowing around two weeks. An approved pre-enrolment stays valid for three months.

On landing at Abidjan, go to the airport visa area for fingerprints and a photo, and the visa is printed on the spot. Bring the payment receipt, the approval document, your passport and a yellow fever vaccination certificate.

Checklist

Document requirements

  • Online pre-enrolment on the SNEDAI e-visa platform
  • Passport identity page(s), passport valid at least 6 months
  • Return flight reservation
  • Invitation letter (typed, signed, stamped and legalised) or accommodation certificate
  • EUR 73 payment by Visa or Mastercard
  • Printed payment receipt and approved pre-enrolment document for the airport
  • International yellow fever vaccination certificate

Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs directs Pakistani nationals to apply online for the Côte d’Ivoire e-visa via SNEDAI, with ticket, passport and hotel booking or invitation letter.

Checklist source: snedai.com, mofa.gov.pk

Money and time

Fees and timeline

Fees

  • Official fee

    €73

    EUR 73 including bank charges for a 3-month multiple-entry visa, paid online by Visa or Mastercard after pre-enrolment (SNEDAI, the platform recognised by the State of Côte d’Ivoire). No refund if refused.

    Fee source

Timeline

  • Processing and appointments

    SNEDAI says the DST replies within 48 working hours, though checks can take longer; Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs puts normal processing at around two weeks. An approved pre-enrolment is valid for 3 months.

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Official statistics

Visa ratio

Not officially published

Côte d’Ivoire does not publish visa approval or refusal figures by nationality.

A percentage is shown only when an official source published one for this route. Blog tables and estimates are left out.

Quick answers

FAQ

Do Pakistanis need a visa for Ivory Coast?

Yes. Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs says Pakistani nationals should apply online for the Côte d’Ivoire e-visa through SNEDAI.

Is SNEDAI the official site?

SNEDAI states it is the only visa application site officially recognised and approved by the State of Côte d’Ivoire, and the government portal describes SNEDAI producing the e-visa on government instruction.

How much does the e-visa cost?

EUR 73, including bank charges, for a 3-month multiple-entry visa, paid by Visa or Mastercard.

Is the fee refunded if I am refused?

No. SNEDAI says applying does not guarantee a visa and there is no refund.

Which documents must I upload?

Your passport identity page, a return flight reservation and an invitation letter or accommodation certificate. Missing any one leads to automatic rejection.

What are the rules for the invitation letter?

It must be typed, printed, signed, stamped and legalised, then scanned and uploaded with the form.

What file formats are accepted?

JPG, PNG, GIF or PDF, with each file no larger than 1 MB.

Who approves the application?

The Directorate of Territorial Surveillance (DST), which emails an approved or refused document with a barcode.

How long does it take?

SNEDAI cites 48 working hours, though police checks can take longer. Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry says normal processing is about two weeks, so apply early.

How long is the approval valid?

The approved pre-enrolment document is valid for 3 months from approval.

What happens at Abidjan airport?

Go to the airport visa area, complete biometric enrolment with fingerprints and a photo, and the visa is printed and issued immediately. Desks operate 24 hours a day.

What must I show at the airport?

The payment receipt, the approved pre-enrolment document, a passport valid at least six months and a yellow fever vaccination certificate.

Do children need to be present?

Yes. Fingerprints are not taken from children under 12, but they must be present for enrolment.

Which passports can use the e-visa?

Ordinary passports valid for at least six months at the time of application.

Who can help with technical problems?

The SNEDAI info line, +225 27 22 51 08 08, Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 17:00.

What if I cannot apply online?

SNEDAI says cases without online pre-enrolment are exceptional and are handled by the Directorate of Territorial Surveillance, so plan to use the online route.

Do I need biometrics even if I have visited before?

Yes. Fingerprints and a photo are taken for every visa application, even for travellers who already hold earlier Ivorian visas.

Which airport can I enter through on the e-visa?

The e-visa is collected at Félix Houphouët-Boigny International Airport in Abidjan, where the enrolment desks are located.

Is there an official refusal rate for Pakistanis?

No. Côte d’Ivoire does not publish visa refusal figures by nationality.

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Official sources

Last checked for Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) visas on 25 October 2026. Rules change without notice, so confirm on the official pages before you apply or travel.

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