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🇨🇮 Does an Ivorian need a visa for Romania 🇷🇴?
Yes. Ivorian passport holders need a visa for Romania, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Romania 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 Romania or its official government website before you travel.
Romania 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.
Romania at a glance
Capital: Bucharest · Currency: Romanian leu (RON, lei) · Official languages: Romanian · Calling code: +40
U.S. State Department travel advisory for Romania: Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (updated 14 October 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 Romania.
Easier destinations near Romania for Ivorian passport holders
- 🇦🇱 Albania — e-Visa
The other way round
🇷🇴 Romanian passport holders visiting Ivory Coast: Romanian passport holders do not need a visa for Ivory Coast, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) online before travelling.
The Ivorian passport at a glance
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Questions
Do Ivorian citizens need a visa for Romania?
Ivorian passport holders need a visa for Romania, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Romania before travelling.
Does a Romanian need a visa for Ivory Coast?
Romanian passport holders do not need a visa for Ivory Coast, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) online before travelling.