Yellow fever: mandatory for Côte d'Ivoire
Last verified: June 2026 (WHO / endemic country)
Do you need the yellow fever vaccine for Côte d'Ivoire?
Yes — it is mandatory. Côte d'Ivoire is a yellow-fever endemic country: an international vaccination certificate is required on entry for all travelers (from 9 months), regardless of origin — so also for Algerians arriving directly from Algeria. Get vaccinated at least 10 days before departure; the certificate is now valid for life. Without it, you risk forced vaccination at the airport or refusal of entry. For the visa, see the Tourism tab.
Official source: snedai.com
At a glance
- Status
- Mandatory (endemic country)
- For whom
- All travelers (from 9 months)
- When
- ≥ 10 days before departure
- Certificate validity
- For life
- Without certificate
- Forced vaccination or entry refusal
- Independent of the visa
- Yes — separate gate
- Where to vaccinate
- Approved vaccination centre
- Relation to visa
- See the Tourism tab
Required documents
- International yellow fever vaccination certificate
- Passport (valid ≥ 6 months)
- Côte d'Ivoire e-Visa (see the Tourism tab)
How it works, step by step
- 1Get vaccinated early
At least 10 days before departure, at an approved centre.
- 2Keep the certificate (yellow card)
Valid for life; present on arrival.
- 3Do the e-Visa pre-enrolment
On snedai.com/e-visa (see the Tourism tab).
- 4On arrival in Abidjan
Present the certificate + collect the biometric visa.
- 5No certificate?
Risk of forced vaccination at the airport or entry refusal.
Fees
| Yellow fever vaccine + certificate | per centre |
| Côte d'Ivoire e-Visa | ~€73 — see Tourism |
The yellow fever certificate is a health entry requirement, separate from the visa. Mandatory for all (endemic country), vaccine ≥ 10 days before departure, certificate valid for life. This complements the e-Visa (Tourism tab). Confirm with an approved vaccination centre.
Frequently asked questions
Is the vaccine really mandatory?
Yes, for all travelers (endemic country), regardless of origin.
When to get vaccinated?
At least 10 days before departure; the certificate is valid for life.
What's the risk without a certificate?
Forced vaccination at the airport or refusal of entry.
How do I avoid scams?
Use only snedai.com/e-visa — the sole authorized portal.
Need the visa too?
OuiVisa does your Côte d'Ivoire e-Visa pre-enrolment — see the Tourism tab.
See the tourist e-Visae-Visa pre-enrolment handled online by OuiVisa — visa issued on arrival in Abidjan, no pre-travel biometrics. For visas requiring biometrics and physical presence at the consulate, OuiVisa refers you to a partner agency. Visa issuance is at the Ivorian authorities' discretion; approval is not guaranteed.