Ivory Coast - Apply for a passport
ProcedureEdit
Apply In-Person:
- To Apply for New Adult Passport, the applicant has to approach the Ministry of Foreign Affairs link
- An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
- The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
- Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
- The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
- Post all the documents to the address mentioned in the application form.
- The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested. The fee details are mentioned in the “Fees” section of this page.
- After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
- After you’ve paid and submitted your application, you’ll need to ask someone to confirm your identity.
- Let the person know that they’ll receive an email from HM Passport Office telling them what to do. They’ll confirm your identity online
- After the person you asked has confirmed your identity, you’ll receive an email explaining what documents you need to send and where to send them.
- After you apply, you may be asked to attend an interview.
- The entire process can be completed within 8 to 10 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.
Required DocumentsEdit
- A receipt Bank ( Ecobank or BACI )
- An identity for the application form duly completed and signed by the applicant cameras;
- A photocopy of the national identity card (NIC ) or original attestation identity valid ;
- The original certificate of nationality orange for the original Ivorians born in Cte d' Ivoire or white for the Ivorian origin born abroad or Ivorian adoption or naturalization ;
- The original of the extract of birth without validity period ;
- A photocopy of the national identity yellow or green card or copy of the certificate of identity of one parent without validity period;
- The old passport for those who have.
For minorsEdit
- A parental authorization signed and authenticated by the parent whose identity is attached to the file .
For children over 13 years , in addition to parental consent , the original of the certificate of identity valid .
For married women:Edit
- A copy of the certificate of identity or a copy of the CNI spouse and a copy of the marriage certificate.
- A foreign woman who marries an Ivorian , a copy of the marriage certificate , copy of the ID or certificate of identity of the groom and the original certificate of nationality of the husband.
For naturalizedEdit
- Attach the file copies and the original Decree of Naturalization and the Official journal. The originals are recovered S / DPAF (national security ) by the applicant himself after removal of biometric passports
For foreign adopted by an Ivorian
- Photocopy of the CNI or certificate of identity of the adopter and the large adoption.
- For the Ivorian adopted by a foreigner: the big adoption photocopy of the passport or the photocopy of the CNI of the adopting family and the certificate of consent by the father.
Office Locations & ContactsEdit
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Plateau - Cité Administrative 22éme Etage Tour E.
Contact link
COCODY
Boulevard Latrille sense of Cocody / Angr,
200 m after Soccoc on the left,
before the crossroads
DUNCAN Tel: 22 41 38 39
MARCORY,
GFCI villa 2087-
100 m new market Marcory Anoumambo toward the bridge.
Tel: 21 26 36 88
PLATEAU national security;
Tel: 20 32 02 89
YOPOUGON,
Selmer SICOGI LG 4154 BAT 313
100 m from the town hall towards WILLIAM PONTY
Tel: 23 51 20 69
EligibilityEdit
All citizens of Ivory Coast are eligible
FeesEdit
40,000 FCFA
ValidityEdit
Passports are valid for 10yrs and should be renewed
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Processing TimeEdit
The biometric passport will be issued after verification of fingerprints 72 hours after the inspection and validation of records by the Sub-Directorate of the Police Air and Frontier (S / DPAF).
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InstructionsEdit
- Holders of old passport must always attach the file.
- After removing your biometric passport Police can reproduce the old passports with valid visas .
Required InformationEdit
- Applicant name
- Date of birth
- Place of birth
- Address
- Id no
- Parents id no
- Marital status
Need for the DocumentEdit
The Ivorian Passport is issued to citizens of Cte d'Ivoire for international travel. Ivory Coast issues biometric passports only Ordinary biometric passport is a secure travel document containing a computer chip that stores biometric and biographic data of the applicant.
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Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit
- Used as a proof of citizenship
- Used for identification
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