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Bangladesh passport holders: Multiple entry for Cote d'Ivoire. Fee: EUR 73 (~USD 83.48). Processing: Up to 48 business hours (Mon-Fri) per the official portal; portal notes actual turnaround can exceed 48h. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
eVisa available via the official SNEDAI portal (snedai.com — confirmed the only officially recognized application site). Current published fee is a flat EUR 73 (includes banking fees) — the portal does not mention any African/non-African fee tiering (previously recorded as EUR73/78 split). The eVisa is MULTIPLE-entry, valid 3 months (90 days) from issue — previously recorded as single entry, now corrected. Yellow Fever vaccination remains mandatory.
Visa types: eVisa (multiple-entry, 3-month validity, via SNEDAI portal — covers general/tourism travel); Business Visa; Long-stay Visa; Work Permit; Student Visa; Transit; Diplomatic/Official. Biometric enrollment completed on arrival at Port Bouet (Abidjan) Airport, available 24/7.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
eVisa validity: 3 months (90 days) from issue, multiple entry (confirmed via official portal). No separate maximum-stay-per-visit figure is published by the portal.
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: Per-day fine + possible re-entry ban — verify with destination immigration authority
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months); Online application at snedai.com; Recent digital photo; Hotel booking OR invitation letter (with sponsor docs); Return ticket; Bank statement (USD 1,500+ recommended); Yellow Fever vaccination (MANDATORY); Travel insurance; Apply at least 48 hours before travel; For Business: invitation from Ivorian company.
Visa types (2)
eVisa available via SNEDAI portal — official current fee is a flat EUR 73, multiple-entry, valid 3 months from issue. Yellow Fever vaccination mandatory; biometric enrollment on arrival at Abidjan airport.
Ivory Coast Business eVisa — efficient online process via SNEDAI. Côte d'Ivoire is West Africa's largest economy — cocoa, coffee, oil sectors main commercial draws.
Common rejection reasons
Common BD rejections: (1) Yellow Fever vaccination MANDATORY; (2) eVisa permits entry only at Port Bouet (Abidjan) Airport - itinerary issues; (3) Apply at least 48 hours before travel; (4) For Business: invitation from Ivorian company; (5) Inadequate financial proof (USD 1,500+).
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