Notice: ECOWAS
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is made up of fifteen member countries that are located in the Western African region: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Cote D’Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo.
Passengers with a Laissez-Passer issued by the ECOWAS Passport do not require a visa when traveling on duty.
Consulate information
| Address: |
2424 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008 Consular hours: Drop off: Mon to Fri 9 am – 12 pm Pick up: Mon to Fri 2 – 3:30 pm |
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| Phone: | (202) 204-4034 | Website |
Important Facts
- COVID-19 REGULATIONS (subject to change). Travelers must have a printed medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result issued at most 5 days before departure from the first embarkation point. A completed “Health declaration form” must be summited before departure. Obtain the form from Cote D’Ivoire air travel portal, print and present it upon arrival. Travelers are subject to medical screening and quarantine. This does not apply to travelers younger than 11 years. More information related to Covid-19 can be found here.
- Passport must have at least six (6) months validity beyond the completion of a trip and at least one (1) blank visa page.
- NO VISA REQUIRED for nationals of Ghana, Nigeria and some other West Africa countries; for nationals of Philippines, Rwanda, Singapore, and some other countries for a maximum stay of 90 days. Must have a valid passport.
- For more information and questions contact the GC Visa office.
| Visa Application Requirements | US | NON-US |
|---|---|---|
| Valid passport | ✔ | ✔ |
| Completed and signed application form (2 copies) The application must be typewritten. Not handwritten. | ✔ | ✔ |
| Passport size photos - two (2) photos White background and should be free of shadows, photo is clear and in color, glasses not allowed. Applicant is directly facing camera w/ a neutral expression, eyes are clearly visible. | ✔ | ✔ |
| Certified invitation letter from host organization in Côte d’Ivoire (Business visa only) | ✔ | ✔ |
| Receipt of online payment Visa Office will provide | ✔ | ✔ |
| Copy of flight itinerary A round trip travel airline ticket with traveler's name. | ✔ | ✔ |
| Copy of hotel reservation/Evidence of address while staying in the country. | ✔ | ✔ |
| Letter of support (Business visa only) The GC Visa office will provide | ✔ | ✔ |
| Proof of valid legal residency in the US (copy only) Be ready to show the original when applying in person. | ✔ | |
| Yellow fever certificate | ✔ | ✔ |
| Enclose a pre-paid return envelope the GC Visa office will provide. | ✔ | ✔ |
* The application form MUST be printed as a two-sided document.
Forms and Links
Processing Time
| Processing time | Service type | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 to 3 business days | Regular |
Fee per Visa
| Type of Visa | Fee per Visa | Type of entry | Term of visa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist/Business US Nationals | 150.00 | Single/Double/Multiple | Up to 1 year |
| Tourist/Business Non-US Nationals | 70.00 | Single/Double/Multiple | Up to 90 days |
Last updated: July 26, 2022