Tanzania to Côte d’Ivoire visa requirements
Côte d’Ivoire allows travellers to obtain a biometric visa on arrival at Abidjan airport after completing an online e‑visa application (pre‑enrolment) in advance.
Last verified: 2026-02-09
At a glance
What Tanzania travellers need to know
If you hold a Tanzania passport and plan to visit Côte d’Ivoire for tourism, current guidance indicates you need eVisa.
Côte d’Ivoire allows travellers to obtain a biometric visa on arrival at Abidjan airport after completing an online e‑visa application (pre‑enrolment) in advance.
Plan your trip around a stay of about the period shown on your visa or entry stamp, and confirm the final duration with immigration on arrival or on your visa sticker/eVisa.
Passport rule: Passport valid for at least 6 months.
Health note: International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever required.
Always confirm required lead time, eligible entry points, and supporting documents for the e‑visa process with the official Côte d’Ivoire authorities and your airline before travel.
Rules change. Cross-check the official sources listed below and your airline’s document checks before you fly from Tanzania to Côte d’Ivoire.
Entry requirements
- Abidjan airport notes it is possible to get a biometric visa upon arrival and that the e‑visa application must be done online and can be approved or rejected by the Ivorian authority.
- Abidjan airport provides contact details and a website for more information about the application procedure.
Health — Yellow fever
International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever required.
Always confirm required lead time, eligible entry points, and supporting documents for the e‑visa process with the official Côte d’Ivoire authorities and your airline before travel.
How to prepare (Tanzania → Côte d’Ivoire)
- 1
Apply on the official Côte d’Ivoire eVisa portal before you travel.
- 2
Upload a clear passport scan and any supporting documents the form requests.
- 3
Pay the fee online and save the approval PDF/email.
- 4
Check processing time and apply early enough for your departure date.
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Carry a printed and phone copy of the approved eVisa to the airport.
Documents checklist
- Valid Tanzania passport (check validity rules above)
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation in Côte d’Ivoire
- Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
- Onward travel: Proof of onward or return travel.
- Yellow fever certificate if required for your routing
- Printed/digital copy of your approved eVisa or travel authorisation
- Travel insurance (recommended)
Frequently asked questions
Do Tanzania citizens need a visa for Côte d’Ivoire?
Based on Tsavaro’s last verification (2026-02-09), Tanzania travellers need eVisa for tourism to Côte d’Ivoire. Côte d’Ivoire allows travellers to obtain a biometric visa on arrival at Abidjan airport after completing an online e‑visa application (pre‑enrolment) in advance.
How long can I stay in Côte d’Ivoire on a Tanzania passport?
Stay length depends on the visa or entry permission issued. Confirm with official Côte d’Ivoire immigration guidance before travel.
What documents should Tanzania travellers carry to Côte d’Ivoire?
At minimum: a valid passport, return/onward ticket, accommodation proof, and funds. Also note: International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever required.
Where can I verify Côte d’Ivoire entry rules officially?
Start with: Côte d'Ivoire SNEDAI e-Visa Portal; Abidjan Airport - Travel Formalities. Requirements can change without notice.
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This tool is for guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date. Always confirm with official government sources and your airline before you travel.