Current travel advisories for Ivory Coast
Last Update: Wednesday, 20. January 2021 at 08:26
Please reconsider your need to travel to Ivory Coast.
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Current situation : 3.3 / 5
Ivory Coast is a country in Africa (Western Africa) with around 19 million citizens and a land mass of 322,460 km². We detected travel advisories from 7 sources for this country.
Bordering countries: 4.2 / 5
Ivory Coast shares land borders with 5 neighbouring states. For this country, the Danger Index is 4.2 (average value for all countries). All countries habe been reported as somehow dangerous: Mali (4.8), Ghana (4.4), Burkina Faso (4.0), Guinea with (3.8) and Liberia with (3.8 of 5). See danger map of the region.
Current informationen on Covid-19
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control currently reports 23,750 cases of COVID-19 (infection with SARS-CoV-2 or Coronavirus).
There are 139 reported deaths associated with the disease in Ivory Coast.
Source: www.ecdc.europa.eu
Single advisories / travel warnings
US American government
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Exercise increased caution in Côte d’Ivoire due to COVID-19, civil unrest, crime, terrorism, and upcoming elections.
Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 1 Travel Health Notice for Côte d’Ivoire due to COVID-19.
Airport operations and international flights in Côte d’Ivoire have resumed, although the number of flights is reduced. Land and maritime borders remain closed. Business operations (including day cares and schools) have fully resumed. Visit the Embassy's COVID-19 page for more information on COVID-19 in Côte d’Ivoire.
Reconsider Travel To:
Northern border region due to terrorism.
Country Summary: Legislative elections are expected to take place in late February or early March 2021. Past electoral periods were marked by incidents of civil unrest, including demonstrations, vandalism, and violence. Similar incidents of unrest may occur in the period leading up to, during, and following the upcoming legislative elections.
Violent crime, such as carjacking, robbery, and home invasion, is common.
Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting areas frequented by foreigners.
The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens outside of Abidjan. Embassy personnel are prohibited from driving outside the cities after dark, including between Abidjan, Grand Bassam, and Assinie.
Read the Safety and Security section on the country information page.
Danger level: 2
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German government
Quelle: https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/de/ReiseUndSicherheit/cotedivoiresicherheit/209460
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Côte d'Ivoire: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise (Teilreisewarnung und COVID-19-bedingte Reisewarnung). The German government advises againt travelling this country.
Danger level: 3
Regional Travel Warning.
Canadian government
Quelle: https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/cote-d-ivoire-ivory-coast
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
The Canadian goverment suggests: Avoid non-essential travel (with regional advisories).
Danger level: 3
Avoid non-essential travel (with regional advisories).
Cypriot government
Quelle: http://www.mfa.gov.cy/mfa/mfa2016.nsf/travel_en.html
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Avoid non-essential travel
Danger level: 4
Avoid non-essential travel.
Australian government
Quelle: https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/africa/cote-divoire-ivory-coast
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
The US Government has warned of credible terrorist threats against facilities and commercial venues frequented by Westerners in and around Abidjan during the holiday season. Pay attention to your personal safety. Follow the advice of local authorities.
We advise:
Do not travel to Côte d'Ivoire.
Danger level: 5
Do not travel.
If there is more than one advisory/message of a single government for a given country, it indicates regional differences in means of security for your personal health and well-being. Single messages can indicate specific regions to be safer or less safe as mentioned in the main advisory. In these cases it's advisable to consult your own governments information. Additional Disclaimer: Since the evaluation is an automated process, it can only provide first steps for your own research. Please make sure to consult the sources.
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Basic facts
- Citizens
- around 19 million
- Covering landmass
- 322,460 km²
- Electricity
- 220V - 50Hz
- Currency
- Franc (XOF)
- ISO 2-Letter Code
- CI
- Phone prefix
- +225
- Top Level Domain
- .ci
- Mobile frequencies (MHz)
- 900
Airports in Ivory Coast (extern)
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Frequently asked questions
This section gives some brief answers to common questions regarding travel safety in Ivory Coast.
Is Ivory Coast safe to travel in 2020?
We see a slighty raised risk with traveling to Ivory Coast. The risk index is at 3.3 (out of 5). We recommend you check the single sources.
How many countries have issued advisories for Ivory Coast?
We currently know of 7 countries having issued advisories for Ivory Coast.
What countries does Ivory Coast share land borders with?
Ivory Coast shares land borders with 5 neighbouring states. For this country, the Danger Index is 4.2 (average value for all countries). All countries habe been reported as somehow dangerous: Mali (4.8), Ghana (4.4), Burkina Faso (4.0), Guinea with (3.8) and Liberia with (3.8 of 5). See danger map of the region.