The Dubai visa for Ivory Coast citizens can be arranged online through Dubai E Visa Online, a private travel agency that prepares and submits your Dubai visa application to UAE immigration. This page covers Dubai visa requirements for Ivory Coast citizens, the Dubai tourist visa for Ivory Coast passport holders, Dubai visa fees for Ivory Coast in USD, AED and CFA francs, the documents you need, and how to apply for a Dubai visa online. The final decision on every visa rests with UAE immigration.
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Dubai Visa Requirements for Ivory Coast Citizens
Do Ivory Coast Passport Holders Need a Dubai Visa Before Travelling?
Ivory Coast passport holders arrange their Dubai visa before travelling. UAE embassies do not issue tourist visas. Instead, a UAE-based airline, travel agency or hotel applies to UAE immigration on your behalf. We act as that sponsoring agency and manage your Dubai visa application from document check to result.
Apply on your Ivorian passport, even if you live outside Ivory Coast. Select your country of residence on the application page.
Types of Dubai Visa for Ivory Coast Passport Holders
Each card on this page shows the stay, validity, processing time and price for that product. Our guide to Dubai visa types explains the differences in more detail. The main Dubai visa for Ivory Coast passport holders options are:
- 30-day Dubai tourist visa (single or multiple entry): a stay of up to 30 days, valid for 60 days. It can be extended by up to 30 days.
- 60-day Dubai tourist visa (single or multiple entry): a stay of up to 60 days, valid for 60 days.
- 90-day leisure visa: a stay of up to 90 days, single entry, not extendable.
- 7-day short visa: a stay of up to 7 days, valid for 60 days.
- 14-day business visa: for meetings and conferences, valid for 58 days.
- 48-hour and 96-hour transit visas: for travellers who want to leave the airport during a connection.
- Visa extensions: for travellers already in the UAE who need more time.
The UAE also offers a 5-year multiple-entry Dubai tourist visa for all nationalities on self-sponsorship. It allows stays of up to 90 days per visit, extendable by a further 90 days. Applicants need a bank balance of USD 4,000 (or equivalent) over the last six months, valid health insurance for 180 days, and a return or onward ticket. This is a separate government option and is not one of the visa cards on this page.
Documents Required for a Dubai Visa from Ivory Coast
Our checklist for the documents required for a Dubai visa includes the following. The full list for each product appears on its application page, and our guide to the new Dubai tourist visa rules has more background.
- Passport: a clear copy of the bio page with at least 6 months’ validity and at least 4 blank pages.
- Photograph: one clear colour photo per applicant, on a white background. Black-and-white photos are not accepted.
- Flight and accommodation details: the checklist lists a return flight booking and hotel details, or the Emirates ID of a host if you are staying with family or friends. We recommend booking flights once your visa is approved.
- Medical insurance and onward ticket: UAE immigration’s rules for single-entry tourist visas refer to medical insurance valid in the UAE and a confirmed onward or return ticket. Keep both ready for your Dubai visa application.
Do not let a finger, paper or any other object cover information in your passport photo.
Yellow Fever Certificate and Your Dubai Visa from Ivory Coast
Côte d’Ivoire is a yellow fever risk country. Travellers arriving in the UAE from countries with yellow fever transmission may be asked for a vaccination certificate. This is a health entry requirement, separate from your Dubai visa for Ivory Coast citizens. Confirm the current rule with your airline or a travel clinic. If you need the vaccine, have it at least 10 days before departure so the certificate is valid.
Dubai Visa Fees for Ivory Coast Citizens (USD, AED and CFA Franc)
These are the Dubai visa fees for Ivory Coast applicants as shown on our product cards. The AED and CFA franc (XOF) amounts are approximate conversions (about 3.67 AED and 575 XOF per USD).
| Visa Type | Price (USD) | Price (AED) | Price (Ivory Coast CFA Franc, XOF) |
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| 7-Day Short Visa (single entry) | $125 | ≈ AED 459 | ≈ XOF 71,875 |
| 14-Day Business Visa (single entry) | $138 | ≈ AED 507 | ≈ XOF 79,350 |
| 30-Day Single Entry | $154 | ≈ AED 566 | ≈ XOF 88,550 |
| 30-Day Multiple Entry | $450 | ≈ AED 1,653 | ≈ XOF 258,750 |
| 60-Day Single Entry | $421 | ≈ AED 1,546 | ≈ XOF 242,075 |
| 60-Day Multiple Entry | $700 | ≈ AED 2,571 | ≈ XOF 402,500 |
| 90-Day Leisure Visa (single entry) | $850 | ≈ AED 3,122 | ≈ XOF 488,750 |
| 48-Hour Transit Visa | $121 | ≈ AED 444 | ≈ XOF 69,575 |
| 96-Hour Transit Visa | $137 | ≈ AED 503 | ≈ XOF 78,775 |
| 30-Day Inside A2A Visa Extension | $550 | ≈ AED 2,020 | ≈ XOF 316,250 |
| 60-Day Inside A2A Visa Extension | $650 | ≈ AED 2,387 | ≈ XOF 373,750 |
| 90-Day Visa Extension | $750 | ≈ AED 2,754 | ≈ XOF 431,250 |
| 2-Year Freelancer Visa (multiple entry) | $3,500 | ≈ AED 12,854 | ≈ XOF 2,012,500 |
Prices are shown as displayed on our product cards and may change. The AED and Ivory Coast amounts are indicative conversions, not charged amounts. Final price, validity and conditions are confirmed at checkout. Fees include the government charge and our service fee, and approval is decided by UAE immigration.
How to Apply for a Dubai Visa Online from Ivory Coast
Follow these steps to apply for a Dubai visa online from Abidjan or anywhere else. Our how to apply for a Dubai visa page covers the general process.
- Visit our application page. Start from our Dubai visa application page or use the visa cards on this page.
- Select your details. Choose Ivory Coast under “I am a citizen of” and your country of residence under “I am living in”, then click Search.
- Choose a visa product. Compare stay, validity, processing time and price on each card, then click Apply Now on the visa that matches your trip.
- Complete the application form. Enter your personal, passport, contact and travel details exactly as they appear in your documents.
- Upload documents and pay online. Upload your passport copy and photograph, then pay by Visa, Mastercard, Discover or American Express.
- Wait for processing. The processing time on each card is an estimate, not a guarantee. UAE immigration makes the final decision, and payment does not guarantee a visa.
- Track your application. Use our Dubai visa status page at any time.
If you are short on time, our Dubai express visa page lists priority options.
Dubai Visa Processing Time and Status Tracking for Ivory Coast Applicants
The Dubai visa processing time shown on our cards varies by product. Some visas, such as the 7-day, 14-day, 48-hour and 90-day leisure visas, show 1 to 2 days. The tourist visas show 3 to 4 days, the 96-hour transit visa 4 to 5 days, and the freelancer visa 15 to 30 days. Apply well before your travel date. You can follow your application on our Dubai visa status page.
Travelling from Abidjan to Dubai: Visa Planning Tips
Abidjan’s Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ) serves travellers from Ivory Coast. Itineraries to Dubai usually include at least one stop. Emirates serves Abidjan on a routing via Accra (flight numbers EK787/788), and Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Airlines and Turkish Airlines are among the carriers offering connecting flights. Check current schedules with the airline before booking. UAE-based airlines, including Emirates, also arrange visas for their own passengers, subject to their conditions, such as flying with them. If you are connecting in Dubai, see the transit section below.
Dubai Transit Visa for Ivory Coast Passport Holders
If you are connecting through Dubai and want to leave the airport, you need a pre-arranged transit visa. It is issued for 48 or 96 hours, as a single-entry visa that cannot be extended. Our guide on whether you need a transit visa to catch a connecting flight in Dubai explains who needs one.
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