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United Kingdom passport to Côte d'Ivoire
United Kingdom passport holders don't need a visa for Côte d'Ivoire, but must get an electronic travel authorization (eTA) before departure; stays of up to 90 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
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Key facts
- Côte d'Ivoire lets 198 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — United Kingdom is one of them.
- United Kingdom passports get “eTA” at 9 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Côte d'Ivoire passports get “Visa required” in United Kingdom.
Nearby passports travelling to Côte d'Ivoire
Open to United Kingdom passports near Côte d'Ivoire
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
United KingdomCôte d'Ivoire- Typical duration
- 9 hours
- From
- LHR · LGW · MAN
- To
- ABJ · ASK · BYK
Usual hubs
France · 9.1 hours
Nigeria · 9.8 hours
Belgium · 9.4 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.
United Kingdom
Country profile
Capital
London
Population
68.3 million
Area
244,820 km²
Currency
British pound GBP
Languages
English
Time zone
UTC+00:00
Foreign-born
11.8 million · 2024
Migrant share
17.1%
Ethnic groups · 2011
- White87.2%
- other3.7%
- Black/African/Caribbean/black British3%
- Asian/Asian British: Indian2.3%
- mixed2%
- Asian/Asian British: Pakistani1.9%
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.
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.
Travel notes
Plug
Type C
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+225
Airports
ABJ · ASK · BYK · HGO
Highlights
- Grand-Bassam
- Taï National Park
- Basilica of Our Lady of Peace
United Kingdom · eTA
FAQ
Does a United Kingdom passport need a visa for Côte d'Ivoire?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “eTA”. typical stay 90 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 90 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Côte d'Ivoire typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Côte d'Ivoire mission.
What about a Côte d'Ivoire passport entering United Kingdom?
The reverse result is “Visa required”.