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🇨🇮 Does an Ivorian need a visa for Germany 🇩🇪?

Visa required

Yes. Ivorian passport holders need a visa for Germany, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Germany before travelling.

Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Ivorian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Germany or its official government website before you travel.

Germany is in the Schengen Area. A short-stay Schengen visa issued by any of its 29 member countries covers all of them for up to 90 days in any 180-day period; apply to the country where you will spend the most time, or to your first entry country if the stays are equal.

What this means for your trip

You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.

Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.

Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.

Where to apply in Ivory Coast

If you live in Ivory Coast, visas for Germany are issued by its missions there. Many of them use an outsourced visa application centre: the mission's website says where to apply and which office covers your region.

Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.

Germany at a glance

Capital: Berlin · Currency: Euro (EUR, €) · Official languages: German · Calling code: +49

U.S. State Department travel advisory for Germany: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (updated 13 May 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

Plugs and voltage

Your plugs fit: every plug type used in Ivory Coast (C, E) works with sockets in Germany.

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Your embassy in Germany

If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Germany, contact the embassy of Ivory Coast:

Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.

The other way round

🇩🇪 German passport holders visiting Ivory Coast: German passport holders need a visa for Ivory Coast, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

The Ivorian passport at a glance

30visa-free
1ETA
21visa on arrival
48e-Visa
98visa required

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Questions

Do Ivorian citizens need a visa for Germany?

Ivorian passport holders need a visa for Germany, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Germany before travelling.

Does a German need a visa for Ivory Coast?

German passport holders need a visa for Ivory Coast, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.