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On arrival
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Côte d'Ivoire passport to Congo
Côte d'Ivoire passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Congo.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa free
FStay 90 days
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Key facts
- Congo lets 15 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Côte d'Ivoire is one of them.
- Côte d'Ivoire passports get “On arrival” at 23 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: Congo passports also enter Côte d'Ivoire without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to Congo
Open to Côte d'Ivoire passports near Congo
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Connection likely
Côte d'IvoireCongo- Typical duration
- 5.6 hours
- From
- ABJ · ASK · BYK
- To
- BZV · PNR · OLL
Usual hubs
France · 15.9 hours
Benin · 5.8 hours
Morocco · 12.4 hours
Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Côte d'Ivoire
Country profile
Capital
Yamoussoukro
Population
29.4 million
Area
322,460 km²
Currency
West African CFA franc XOF
Languages
French
Time zone
UTC+00:00
Foreign-born
2.9 million · 2024
Migrant share
9%
Ethnic groups · 2021
- Akan38%
- Voltaique or Gur22%
- Northern Mande22%
- Kru9.1%
- Southern Mande8.6%
- other0.3%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Congo
Country profile
Capital
Brazzaville
Population
6.1 million
Area
342,000 km²
Currency
Congolese franc CDF
Languages
French, Kikongo, Lingala
Time zone
UTC+01:00
Foreign-born
385,589 · 2024
Migrant share
6.1%
Ethnic groups · 2014
- Kongo40.5%
- Teke16.9%
- Mbochi13.1%
- foreigner8.2%
- Sangha5.6%
- Mbere/Mbeti/Kele4.4%
- Other11.3%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type C
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+242
Airports
BZV · PNR · OLL · FTX
Highlights
- Odzala-Kokoua
- Basilica of Sainte-Anne
Côte d'Ivoire · On arrival
FAQ
Does a Côte d'Ivoire passport need a visa for Congo?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “On arrival”. confirm length of stay with the destination. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
No single stay length is recorded. Check Congo immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Congo typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Congo mission.
What about a Congo passport entering Côte d'Ivoire?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.