How to Get Cote d’Ivoire Tourist Visit Visa from London
Cote d’Ivoire, located in West Africa, display a wide range of tourists attractions including Tai National Park, magnificent Mount Nienokoue, Rome Saint Peter Basilica classic Church, San Pedro harbour, the second largest harbour in the Ivory Coast, basilica of Our Lady of Peace in Yamoussoukro and rich culture and ancient history. Tourists who are planning their visit to enjoy the spectacular scenarios and breathtaking locations from the British capital should fulfil certain requirements to get a tourist visit visa. However, there are some simple steps that can make the whole process easier for the applicants. This step by step guide to get Cote d’Ivoire tourist visit visa from London should help them in the whole process.
Visit: Embassy of the Republic of Cote d’Ivoire
Instructions
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Application Form
You can collect application form from the reception of the Embassy of the Cote d’Ivoire in London. You can also write to the embassy for the visa application. You should need to address to the Visa section of the Cote d’Ivoire Embassy in your application and ask for the number of visa applications you want and visa requirements. You will have to send prepaid, self-addressed, stamped return envelope so that embassy can send you visa application.
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Requirements
Below is written the requirements that should be fulfilled in order to receive a Cote d’Ivoire tourist visit visa from London.
a) You should have original passport with at least six months of validity. It should also contain at least one blank visa page for the Cote d’Ivoire visa.
b) A proof of the sufficient funds that is clearly showing that you can invest for your trip to the country.
c) Visa fee that has been set by the Embassy.
d) Two recent passport size photographs in light colour background.
e) You should also have a proof of your air return ticket and hotel bookings.
f) International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever.
Requirements are subject to change. It may also be different for the Nationals of different countries. Therefore, the applicants should confirm the requirements from the Embassy.
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Visa Fee
After filling up your application form and reviewing the need and requirements, you can pay you fees either in cash or by Postal Order made payable to the name of the Embassy of the Cote d’Ivoire. Single Entry visa fee which is valid for three months is 98 GBP.
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Submission of Application Form
After you have fulfilled your application form and completed your package, you can submit your application to the visa section of the Republic of Cote d’Ivoire Embassy. The Embassy timing is between 9:00 to 13:00.
You can also submit your application by post to the Embassy. You should use registered mail service because the Embassy of Cote d’Ivoire does not take any responsibility for the loss of documents. You also need to send your prepaid, self-addressed, stamped return envelope to receive back your visa.
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Application Processing Time
Standard time to process the applications is five working days, however, you should check it from the Embassy because the procedures are subject to change.
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Collection of Visa
There are two ways to collect your visa.
If you submit your application in person, you will have to visit the visa section of the Embassy to receive you visa. Your visa will be granted to you between 9:00 to 13:00 from Monday to Friday.
Second way to receive you visa is by post. If you submit your application by post, your visa and original documents will be sent to you on the address you wrote on your application. Remember you should write current address where you can collect you visa.
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Final Check List
Before sending your application, you should check your application package one more time. You should check for the following mentioned things.
a) Application form is completed fully and singed duly by the applicant.
b) You passport is valid for six months and have at least one blank page.
c) Photograph is attached at designated place.
d) Your bank statement or salary slips are attached with the application.
e) You have attached Postal Order of the visa fee.
f) You have attached air return ticket.
g) Your application includes proof of your hotel or residence booking in Cote d’Ivoire.
h) You have attached prepaid, self addressed, stamped return envelope.
i) Any other necessary document that has been asked by the Embassy. -
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Things Allowed and Precautions for Tourists
Once you get your visa in hand and you are about to take off for the Cote d’Ivoire, you need to make sure some precautions.
a) First of all you need to know what are the things allowed to carry. Confirm it from the Embassy.
b) Ask Embassy how much luggage you can take.
c) You should have your valid passport or other identity with you throughout your trip.
d) You should cooperate with the immigration authorities during the whole visit.
e) Remember you are not allowed to work in Cote d’Ivoire under tourist visit visa.
