Visa Information
Afritech Business Summit will take place at the Sofitel Hôtel Ivoire in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, from March 22 to 25, 2027. Please review the visa guidelines below to ensure a smooth trip.
Visa requirements
Côte d’Ivoire grants visa-free access to citizens of ECOWAS member states, including Senegal, Nigeria, Ghana, Mali, Burkina Faso, Benin, Togo, Niger, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Cabo Verde, and The Gambia. Rwanda also benefits from visa-free entry under a bilateral agreement.
Citizens of the United States, Canada, the European Union, the United Kingdom, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Cameroon, and most other non-ECOWAS countries require a visa to enter Côte d’Ivoire. The most convenient option is the e-Visa, issued through the official SNEDAI platform.
All travelers must have a passport valid for at least 6 months, with at least 2 blank pages. Proof of accommodation, return ticket, and financial means may be required at entry.
If you need a visa
If your country is not visa-exempt, the e-Visa is the recommended route for most international visitors.
To obtain your e-Visa, please follow these steps:
- 1. Apply online through the official portal: www.snedai.com (verify any specific requirements with your local Ivorian embassy).
- 2. Prepare your documents: passport, flight details, accommodation, proof of funds, invitation letter, and yellow fever vaccination certificate.
- 3. Pay the visa fee online and submit your application.
Processing time: the e-Visa is typically issued within 48 hours and is valid for 90 days from the date of issue.
We still recommend applying 4 to 6 weeks in advance to allow for any delays.
Important: e-Visa holders must enter Côte d’Ivoire through Félix Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (Port Bouet) in Abidjan, where biometric enrollment will be completed on arrival.
For longer stays or other visa categories, schedule an appointment at your nearest Ivorian embassy or consulate.
Request an invitation letter
If required for your visa application, please contact:
visa@afritechbusinesssummit.com
Subject: Visa Invitation Letter Request – Afritech Business Summit 2027 – [First Name Last Name] – [Country of Nationality]
Please include the following information in your email:
- Full name (first name followed by last name, as it appears on your passport)
- Nationality and passport number
- Date of issue, place of issue, and expiration date
- Job title and organization
- Arrival and departure dates in Abidjan
- Phone number and email address
- Scanned copy of the photo identification page of your passport
- Proof of registration to Afritech Business Summit
Invitation letters are issued only to delegates with an approved registration. Requests must be submitted no later than Februar 8, 2027 to allow adequate time for visa processing.
You will receive your signed invitation letter by email within 2 business days of a complete request.
Letters are issued in French by default. An English version is available on request.
The invitation letter supports your visa application but does not guarantee visa approval, which remains at the sole discretion of Ivorian authorities.
Health requirements:
Yellow Fever Vaccination: a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for all travelers aged 9 months and older entering Côte d’Ivoire, regardless of country of origin.
Other vaccinations: check with a travel clinic for Hepatitis A/B, Typhoid, Meningitis, Polio, and malaria prevention.
Always verify the latest visa and health requirements with the nearest Ivorian embassy or consulate in your country of residence, as regulations may change.
