Ivory Coast entry requirements for UK travellers
Everything a UK traveller needs to know before visiting Ivory Coast: visa and passport rules, recommended vaccines with lead times, and whether you need an International Driving Permit.
Quick answer for UK travellers
- Visa
- Yes - apply for an eVisa before travel
- Passport
- valid 6+ months beyond arrival
- Vaccines
- 1 required, 3 recommended, 8 to consider
- Driving permit
- 1968 Vienna Convention IDP if you plan to drive
Data is automatically refreshed from official UK government sources: gov.uk Foreign Travel Advice for visa and passport rules, NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro for vaccines, and gov.uk driving abroad guidance for International Driving Permits. Not medical advice - always confirm with a travel-health professional and the Ivory Coast embassy before you travel. Read our full methodology →
Entry requirements for Ivory Coast
Passport validity
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you arrive.
Visas
British passport holders normally need a visa (eVisa) to enter.
Source: UK Foreign Travel Advice - Ivory Coast · checked . Always confirm the latest requirements before you travel.
Vaccines for travel to Ivory Coast
Based on NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro guidance for UK travellers. Lead times assume protection is needed on the day you arrive.
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10 days before travelYellow Fever Required
Proof of vaccination required on entry under International Health Regulations.
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2 weeks before travelHepatitis A Recommended
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Tetanus / Diphtheria Recommended
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2 weeks before travelTyphoid Recommended
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2 weeks before travelChikungunya Consider
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7 days before travelCholera Consider
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Dengue Consider
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3 weeks before travelHepatitis B Consider
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10 days before travelMeningococcal ACWY Consider
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4 weeks before travelPolio Consider
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4 weeks before travelRabies (Pre-exposure) Consider
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Tuberculosis (BCG) Consider
Source: NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro - Ivory Coast · checked . Cross-check against NHS Fit for Travel and US CDC Traveller's Health.
Driving in Ivory Coast
To drive in Ivory Coast with a UK driving licence, you may need an International Driving Permit (IDP) under the 1968 Vienna Convention.
IDPs are issued by PayPoint (no longer the Post Office) - find an issuing store.
Ivory Coast travel: frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa for Ivory Coast from the UK?
Yes - British passport holders normally need a visa to enter Ivory Coast (specifically a eVisa). Apply before you travel and check the UK government's foreign travel advice for the latest requirements.
How long does my passport need to be valid for Ivory Coast?
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you arrive in Ivory Coast. Check your expiry date well in advance - renewing a UK passport currently takes around 3 weeks.
What vaccines do I need for Ivory Coast?
Yellow Fever is listed as required for travel to Ivory Coast on UK NaTHNaC guidance. Vaccines also recommended include Hepatitis A, Tetanus / Diphtheria, Typhoid. Some vaccines need several weeks for full protection - book a travel clinic appointment well before you fly.
Do I need an International Driving Permit for Ivory Coast?
If you plan to drive in Ivory Coast on a UK licence, you may need an International Driving Permit issued under the 1968 Vienna Convention. UK IDPs are issued by PayPoint in person and cost £5.50.
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