🇨🇮 Is Côte d’Ivoire safe to visit?
Daily safety index from official government advisories, plus the consular map of Côte d’Ivoire: 21 diplomatic missions from 21 countries, local emergency numbers and language essentials.
Updated Nov 14, 2026 · Composite index recalculated daily from official government advisories.
What official sources say
Levels are normalized to Telcomia's 1–4 scale. Always read the full official advisory at the source.
What to know before traveling to Côte d’Ivoire
Drawn from the linked official advisories — always check the full text at the source.
Trip essentials
- Travelling against UK government advice may invalidate your travel insurance
- Get insurance covering your full itinerary, planned activities and emergency expenses
- Passport valid for at least 6 months covering the entire trip is required, plus a valid visa regardless of passport type
- Avoid carrying large amounts of cash or displaying valuables in public
Risk areas and situations
- Do not travel within 40km of the Burkina Faso and Mali borders: terrorist and kidnap risk
- Northern Zanzan, Savanes provinces and Comoé National Park: no-go zones linked to Sahel-based terrorist groups
- Within 20km of the Liberia border: avoid non-essential travel due to local militia violence
- Avoid travel to the northern regions of Zanzan, Savanes and Denguélé: terrorist threat near the Burkina Faso and Mali borders
- Avoid Comoé National Park for the same security reasons in the border area
- Avoid road travel at night; do not travel alone anywhere in the country
- Strong sea currents make swimming dangerous along coastal areas
Health
- Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory to enter the country
- Hepatitis A and B, typhoid, tetanus, meningitis, polio and diphtheria vaccines are also recommended
- A cholera outbreak was declared in June 2025 in the Port-Bouët-Vridi health district in Abidjan
- Only drink bottled water; avoid tap water and water sold in plastic bags, and ensure food is thoroughly cooked
Emergency numbers in Côte d’Ivoire
Embassies and consulates in Côte d’Ivoire
21 diplomatic missions from 21 countries, across 1 cities.
| Nationality | Missions | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇴 Angola | 1 | Abidjan |
| 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso | 1 | Abidjan |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | 1 | Abidjan |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 1 | Abidjan |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 1 | Abidjan |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 1 | Abidjan |
| 🇫🇷 France | 1 | Abidjan |
| 🇬🇦 Gabon | 1 | Abidjan |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 1 | Abidjan |
| 🇬🇭 Ghana | 1 | Abidjan |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | 1 | Abidjan |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | 1 | Abidjan |
…and 9 more nationalities with diplomatic presence.
The full directory — addresses, phone numbers and locations on the map — is available in the Telcomia app.
Local language
The main local language in Côte d’Ivoire is French. The Telcomia app includes 16 emergency phrases in French, with audio, ready to play when you need them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Côte d’Ivoire safe to visit right now?
The Telcomia Safety Index for Côte d’Ivoire is 2.25/4 (Increased caution, level 2 of 4) as of Nov 14, 2026. It is a composite of official advisories from Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, recalculated daily.
What is the emergency number in Côte d’Ivoire?
The general emergency number in Côte d’Ivoire is 110. Save it before you travel — with a Telcomia eSIM you can call for help without hunting for Wi-Fi.
How many embassies are there in Côte d’Ivoire?
Telcomia tracks 21 diplomatic missions from 21 countries in Côte d’Ivoire, across 1 cities. The full directory with addresses and phone numbers is in the Telcomia app.
Informational only
This page is general information, not a substitute for official government travel advice. Conditions can change quickly — always check your own government's latest advisory before and during your trip.
Advisory levels summarize official sources: Spain's MAEC, the UK FCDO (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0) and the U.S. Department of State (public domain). Follow the links above for the full official text.