Côte d'Ivoire
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Update history
2025-03-24 12:10
New information about the political situation in Côte d’Ivoire (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-04-09 15:58
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2024-03-19 09:21
Information on internet outages affecting Côte d’Ivoire (‘Summary’ page).
2024-03-08 10:54
Updated assessment that terrorist attacks in Côte d’Ivoire can’t be ruled out (‘Terrorism’ page).
2024-03-01 10:34
Removal of information about the African Cup of Nations football tournament (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).
2024-01-12 14:21
Information about the African Cup of Nations football tournament (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).
2023-09-06 09:24
Removal of information about municipal and regional elections which took place on 2 September (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and Security’ pages).
2023-09-01 14:05
Municipal and regional elections taking place on 2 September (‘Safety and Security’ page).
2023-06-22 11:48
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.
2023-06-06 16:21
Updated information on the removal of COVID-19 testing for passengers entering or departing Côte d’Ivoire (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2023-01-19 12:53
Updated information on the requirement to carry photo ID in Côte d’Ivoire (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).
2022-10-25 16:35
Updated information on the Declaration of Travel by Air formand an increased number of dengue fever in Abidjan (‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Health’ pages).
2022-07-01 17:03
Updated information on entry requirements and a small localised outbreak of dengue fever in a part of Abidjan (‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Health’ pages)
2022-03-11 14:51
Updated information on entry requirements for Côte d’Ivoire (‘Entry requirements’ page)