Ivory Coast: main airports
Côte d'Ivoire has a single international airport: Abidjan Airport, the country's economic capital, the main gateway to French-speaking West Africa.
Ivory Coast: recommended activities
Ivory Coast: visa and entry requirements
A visa is mandatory for most nationalities, including Italian: it is obtained via online e-visa before departure, with processing generally within a few working days. A yellow fever certificate is mandatory.
Ivory Coast: safety
Côte d'Ivoire is generally considered among the most stable countries in West Africa, with sustained economic growth in recent years following the 2010-2011 political crisis. The usual precautions against petty theft in crowded areas of Abidjan remain valid; no significant security concerns are reported for visitors in most of the country, with the exception of the northern border areas with Burkina Faso and Mali, where it is advisable to check the most recent updates.
Ivory Coast: health situation
A yellow fever certificate is mandatory for entry. Côte d'Ivoire is a high malaria risk area across its whole territory: antimalarial prophylaxis is strongly recommended together with rigorous mosquito protection. Abidjan's private health facilities are adequate for common emergencies; travel insurance with medical coverage remains advisable.
Ivory Coast: currency, payments and connectivity
The currency is the West African CFA franc (XOF), pegged to the euro at a fixed exchange rate. Credit cards are accepted at international hotels in Abidjan, cash remains essential elsewhere. Uber operates in Abidjan. For connectivity, the operators Orange Côte d'Ivoire and MTN sell prepaid SIM cards. Côte d'Ivoire is the world's leading cocoa producer.
