Study visas
Ivorian Student Visa and Student Resident Card
The route for foreign students enrolled at an Ivorian higher-education institution, combining a long-stay entry visa with a student resident card.
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The higher-education threshold and student-card validity details are indicative from secondary/official guidance and not fully confirmed from a single official page; confirm current requirements with ONECI and the institution.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Ivory Coast government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Long-stay student visa + student resident card
- Route type
- Study visa with residence card
- Issuing body (card)
- Office National de l'État Civil et de l'Identification (ONECI)
- Renewal
- Student resident card renewable annually
Who it is for
Foreign nationals admitted to a higher-education institution in Côte d'Ivoire for a course of study.
Requirements
- Proof of enrolment / admission at an Ivorian institution
- Passport valid at least six months
- Attendance or enrolment receipt for the resident card
- Standard resident-card documents (passport copy, visa and entry stamp, pre-enrolment receipt, birth certificate, residence certificate)
What you can do
- Reside in Côte d'Ivoire for the duration of studies
- Renew the student resident card each year on proof of academic progress
How to apply
- Obtain the long-stay entry visa before travelling
- Enter Côte d'Ivoire and pre-enrol for the resident card online with ONECI
- Submit the student resident-card file at an ONECI centre
- Collect the card after processing
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.