Ivorian visa for Swiss citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Swiss passport holders visiting Côte d'Ivoire for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Swiss citizens to enter Côte d'Ivoire for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Côte d'Ivoire e-visa for Swiss citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Côte d'Ivoire visa on arrival for Swiss citizens | Not Available | |
Côte d'Ivoire tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Swiss passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Côte d'Ivoire.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Côte d'Ivoire.
If you are looking for Côte d'Ivoire visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Switzerland, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Côte d'Ivoire nearest your place of residence.
- Bern: The Embassy of Côte d'Ivoire in Bern, Switzerland (Working hours: Close now)
Côte d'Ivoire visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Côte d'Ivoire diplomatic mission offices to Switzerland for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Switzerland traveling to Côte d'Ivoire from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Switzerland) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2,645 | N/A |
| 2009 | 2,980 | 12.67% |
| 2010 | 3,251 | 9.09% |
| 2011 | 3,483 | 7.14% |
| 2012 | 3,728 | 7.03% |
| 2013 | 4,902 | 31.49% |
| 2014 | 6,076 | 23.95% |
| 2015 | 18,589 | 205.94% |
| 2016 | 20,421 | 9.86% |
| 2017 | 23,220 | 13.71% |
| 2018 | 25,349 | 9.17% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Côte d'Ivoire & Switzerland comparison
Côte d'Ivoire's area is approximately 318,000 km2 (122,780 sq mi), while the area of Switzerland is approximately 39,516 km2 (15,257 sq mi). This means Switzerland is 8.05 times smaller than Côte d'Ivoire.
As of October 2025, Côte d'Ivoire's population is ~29.8 million people - 20,793,039 more people than the population of Switzerland.
We have highlighted Côte d'Ivoire & Switzerland’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Côte d'Ivoire | Switzerland | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 29,767,882 | 8,974,843 | 20.8 million more people live in Côte d'Ivoire than Switzerland |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 5 | 146 | Côte d'Ivoire has 141 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Switzerland. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 30 | 142 | Côte d'Ivoire passport holders visit 112 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 29 | 268 | Ivorian hosts 239 fewer foreign missions than Switzerland. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Switzerland travel to Côte d'Ivoire in one year?
The number of visitors from Switzerland visiting Côte d'Ivoire in 2018 was approximately 25,349.
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