Côte d'Ivoire visa requirements for Botswana citizens (2026)

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

A quick electronic travel authorization must be approved before you fly.

Botswana passport holders can currently enter 65 destinations visa-free or with a visa on arrival, and 45 more with an online ETA or e-Visa. Côte d'Ivoire admits 198 of 198 passports without a full visa (visa-free, on arrival or ETA).

Documents required for the Côte d'Ivoire ETA

• Passport valid 6+ months (the ETA is linked to this passport)
• Email address and a payment card
• Travel dates and first address
• Sometimes a digital photo or a passport data-page scan

General checklist for this type of entry — not an official list. Requirements vary by purpose and personal circumstances; we confirm the exact list for your case when you apply.

Côte d'Ivoire ETA processing time

1–3 business days (estimate). This is a general estimate for this type of application, not an official figure. Apply well before your travel date.

Côte d'Ivoire ETA cost

We have not verified the official government fee for Botswana citizens, so we don’t state one. The official portal shows the current fee before you pay.

With Tripsol: from $60 per traveler, all-in. Total includes government fees where applicable and our service fee.

How to apply for the Côte d'Ivoire ETA

1. Apply online before you book or at least a few days before you fly.
2. Enter passport details exactly as printed — typos are the #1 reason for problems.
3. Pay the fee and wait for approval by email.
4. Travel with the same passport you applied with.

Prefer a human to check it? Apply with Tripsol, or apply yourself on the official portal (Côte d'Ivoire e-Visa (pre-enrolment)).

Entry tips for Côte d'Ivoire

• Local currency is West African CFA franc (XOF) — carry a card that works abroad and some cash for arrival costs.
• Buy travel medical insurance that covers your whole stay.
• An eSIM bought before you fly means data as soon as you land — handy for showing bookings at immigration.

Côte d'Ivoire at a glance

Sources & last verified

The visa requirement on this page is derived from the open passport-index dataset (updated 17 Feb 2026) and has not been individually verified by our team. Documents and steps are general guidance. Always verify with the official source before travel.