Rwanda passport → Côte d'Ivoire

Do Rwandan citizens need a visa for Côte d'Ivoire?

Visa-free entry90 days

Rwandan passport holders can visit Côte d'Ivoire without a visa for up to 90 days.

Heads-up: some sources list this route as eTA (90 days).

What this means for your trip

Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.

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Côte d'Ivoire at a glance

Capital: Yamoussoukro
Currency: West African CFA franc (XOF)
Languages: French
Calling code: +225
Region: Western Africa

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Côte d'Ivoire for other passports

RwandaVisa-free90 days
IndiaeVisa
United StateseVisa
United KingdomeVisa
United Arab EmirateseVisa
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistaneVisa
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaVisa-free90 days
PhilippinesVisa-free90 days

Nearby in Western Africa for Rwandan passport holders

BeninVisa-free90 days
GhanaVisa-free60 days
GuineaVisa-free
SenegalVisa-free90 days
Cabo VerdeVisa on arrival45 days
Guinea-BissauVisa on arrival90 days
MaliVisa on arrival90 days
NigeriaVisa on arrival90 days

Common questions

Do Rwandan citizens need a visa for Côte d'Ivoire?

Rwandan passport holders can visit Côte d'Ivoire without a visa for up to 90 days.

How long can Rwandan citizens stay in Côte d'Ivoire?

Up to 90 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.

Can Rwandan citizens get a visa on arrival in Côte d'Ivoire?

You do not need one: entry is visa-free.

How many countries can Rwandan citizens visit without a visa?

62 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Rwanda passport ranks #66 of 93 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.