→ Ivory Coast visa for South African citizens
For Ivorian passport holders planning a journey to South Africa, the e-visa system offers a convenient way to secure travel authorization. With three available visa types—tourist, business, and transit—you can choose the option best suited for your visit, typically allowing stays of up to 90 days. While the e-visa cost is approximately 49 USD, preparing for your trip involves more than just the application; the vast geographical expanse between Abidjan and Johannesburg means direct flights are uncommon, often necessitating a connecting stop in East African hubs like Addis Ababa or Nairobi to cover the over 6,000-kilometer journey.
eVisa90d stay· verified 2026-05-27
Côte d’Ivoire E-visa Online Pre-enrolment
Apply Entry requirements
- Passport validity
- 6+ months
- Onward ticket
- Required
- Yellow fever cert.
- Required
- Biometrics
- Required
Visa options
BusinessBusiness and Related Studies Visa - BRV (Multiple Entries 90 days)
90d$240multiple-entry
Apply OtherSports Competition and Training Visa - VCE (Multiple Entries 90 days)
90d$240multiple-entry
Apply BusinessE-visa for Côte d’Ivoire (Short-stay, Multiple-entry – Business)
90d$79multiple-entryvalid 3mo
Apply OtherEmbassy/Consular Short-stay Visa for Côte d’Ivoire (Tourism/Visit/Business/Study/Medical)
90dvalid 3mo
WorkLong-stay Work Permit (Permis de travail – Employment over 90 days)
multiple-entryvalid 1y
OtherResidence Permit (Carte de résident – Long-term stay)
multiple-entryvalid 1y
FamilyDependant Residence Permit (Family members of resident foreign nationals)
multiple-entryvalid 1y
StudentStudent Visa and Residence Authorisation (Études)
90dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
BusinessShort-stay Business and Visitor Visa (Meetings/Training/Limited project work)
90dvalid 3mo
MedicalShort-stay Medical Treatment Visa
90dvalid 3mo
e-Visa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport.