Cote d'Ivoire Beach Holidays

You must have a visa to enter Côte d'Ivoire.

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after your arrival date.

You must have a certificate proving you have had a yellow fever vaccination.

Apply and pay for an e-visa online at least 10 working days before you travel.

You can collect your approved e-visa upon arrival at Abidjan airport.

You can take up to 500,000 West African CFA francs in cash but must declare any foreign currency.

You must declare any goods that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.

There is a risk of armed robberies on private cars driving on main roads in the west of the country, even during the day.

Attacks could occur in places like beach resorts, hotels, cafes, and restaurants.

To prevent street crime, avoid walking after dark and use taxi apps or pre-arranged taxis instead of public transport.

In case the police stop you while driving, always carry your UK licence, an international driving permit, and your car registration documents.

You must carry your original passport as the police will not always accept copies.

Driving standards are poor and the number of fatal road accidents is high, especially outside the capital.

Beware of unofficial roadblocks set up by armed bandits, mainly on quiet secondary roads.