Ivorian Visa is not required for Central Africans
Stay Duration: 90 days
Entry Requirements
- Citizens of Central Africa Republic can visit and stay in Cote D’Ivoire for a period of 90 days without obtaining a visa.
- All visitors are required to possess a passport valid for a minimum of six months beyond the date of entry in Cote d’Ivoire. The passport should have at least two blank pages for visa stamping.
- The import and export of the local currency as well as foreign currencies are not restricted. However, foreign currencies are to be declared on arrival.
- Tourists from CAR are to pay a departure tax of XOF 4,000.
- Travellers visiting Cote d’Ivoire must provide proof of a confirmed means of accommodation for their entire stay in Cote d’Ivoire. This could be in the form of a hotel reservation or a sponsor letter from a host living in the country.
- Nationals of the Central Africa Republic will be required to provide proof of yellow fever vaccination. They are advised to get vaccinated 10 days before departure.
- Central African minors must show a copy of their birth certificate and travel authorization from their parents or guardians.
- Visitors with pets must have a rabies inoculation certificate and good health certificate, dated at least 3 days before travel and issued by health authorities in the Central Africa Republic.
- A return ticket to the Central Africa Republic or onward destination will be required.
- Intending visitors can get to Cote d’Ivoire from any international airport in the Central Africa Republic. There are international airports in Bangui and Bocaranga.
- Royal Air Maroc, Tap Air Portugal, Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airways and ASKY are some of the carriers that fly from the Central Africa Republic to Cote d’Ivoire.
- The estimated flight duration from the Central Africa Republic to Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire is 7 hours, 50 minutes.
- The climate in Cote d’Ivoire is tropical. There are two rainy seasons; dry season is from November to April while the rainy season is from May to October.
- The West African CFA franc is the official currency used in Cote d’Ivoire. Visitors can visit various banks and exchange outlets in the country to exchange their foreign currencies.
- Christianity, Islam and traditional believes are the major religions in Cote d’Ivoire. Nevertheless, the majority of citizens practice Christianity.
- Cote d’Ivoire is a multilingual country, with 78 languages being spoken in the country. However, French is the official language and the most spoken language in the country.
- The climate in Cote d’Ivoire is tropical. There are two rainy seasons; dry season is from November to April while the rainy season is from May to October.
- Tourists are advised to budget about $50 to spend on daily expenses while in Cote d’Ivoire.
- Cote d’Ivoire uses Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). The Central African Republic is an hour ahead.
- Attiéké, alloco and foutou are some of the delicacies visitors can try while in Cote d’Ivoire.
- Parc National de Taï, Hôtel Ivoire and Galerie Cécile Fakhoury are some tourist attractions visitors can visit during their stay in Cote d’Ivoire.
- The power and socket plug used in Tanzania are of Type C and E. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- Getting around in Cote d’Ivoire is possible with the various public means of transportation available, this includes shared taxis, minibuses, trains and domestic flights.
- Visitors travelling to Cote d’Ivoire are expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and regulations as they go about their tourism-related activities.