If you’re travelling to the Ivory Coast our travel advice and updates give you practical tips and useful information.
We advise you to exercise a high degree of caution in Cote d'Ivoire.
In addition, we advise against all but essential travel to the western regions of Cote d'Ivoire within 50 km of the border with Liberia.
Local elections will take place in Cote d'Ivoire in October 13th. There is the possibility of isolated unrest during the elections and in the following days as results are announced. You are advised to avoid large gatherings, follow directions of local authorities and monitor local media for updates.
Because there is no Irish Embassy or Consulate in the Ivory Coast, we’re limited in the help we can offer you in an emergency. The best help is often close at hand so if you have problems, try talking to your local contacts, tour operator representative or hotel management.
There is a threat of terrorism in Cote d'Ivoire. A terrorist attack took place in Grand-Bassam near Abidjan in March 2016. At least 18 people were killed including a number of foreigners.
Indiscriminate terrorist attacks could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by tourists and expatriates such as hotels, beaches, churches or other areas where people gather.
During 2017, a number of protests were carried out by current and former members of the armed forces. In the event of further protests, you are advised to follow directions of local authorities and monitor local media for updates.
You should avoid protests and large public gatherings as they have the potential to turn violent.
There is a risk of armed robbery and violent crime in Cote d'Ivoire as well as petty crime. You are advised to take common-sense precautions and get advice locally about the risks.
Attacks by armed robbers have been reported on the Yamoussoukro to Korogho highway and the Abidjan to Yamoussoukro highway as well as other parts of the country.
It’s advisable to take a number of photocopies of your passport with you when travelling to the Ivory Coast and you should carry a photocopy of your passport at all times during your stay.
We’ll do our best to help you as quickly as possible but this can take some time. Your location and circumstances may limit the help we can give you. As Ireland does not have an Embassy or Consulate in the Ivory Coast there may be additional complications in processing and application for a new passport.
We do not have an Embassy in Ivory Coast (Cote d'Ivoire), please contact Embassy of Ireland Nigeria.
If you need urgent assistance, you can contact the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Dublin on +353 1 408 2000.