Country guide
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
West Africa · YamoussoukroHDI 0.582GDP per capita (PPP) 7653
Student decision
Student workBeing qualified
Post-study workBeing qualified
Admission languageBeing qualified
Student visa requiredYesOfficielSource · 2026-07-01
Cost of livingBeing qualified
Student visaThe foreign student first obtains a biometric research or study visa (1 to 3 months, based on an enrolment certificate and proof of accommodation), then regularises via a provisional residence permit (DIE) and/or a biometric resident card (ONECI).Source · 2026-07-01T00:00:00.000Z
Preparation & steps
Required documentsDocuments required for a foreign student's resident card (ONECI) in Côte d'Ivoire.Source · 2026-07-01T00:00:00.000Z
Application documents
- Copy of the identity page of the valid passport (or consular card)
- Copy of the visa
- Copy of the entry stamp
- Criminal record extract
- Pre-enrolment receipt and online enrolment receipt
- Birth certificate extract
- Original residence certificate (< 6 months, ONECI)
- Attendance certificate / enrolment receipt / current-year student card
- Payment receipt