The U.S. Embassy will be closed for normal business on December 24 and 25 for Christmas and will reopen on Monday, December 28, 2020.

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 …

Location:  Abidjan Event:  Security Alert The U.S. Embassy is aware of credible terrorist threats against facilities and commercial venues frequented by Westerners in and around Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, during the holiday season.  In response, the U.S. Embassy has increased its security posture and advised its personnel to maintain heightened awareness while engaged in daily activities.  U.S. citizens are also advised to …

 Security Alert: Potential for Continued Unrest (10 November 2020) Location:  Cote d’Ivoire Event:  The security situation throughout Cote d’Ivoire remains fluid in the post-election period with the possibility of unrest and/or intercommunal clashes around the country.  Supporters of the political opposition, the current government, and/or others may call for further demonstrations, some of which could turn violent.  The restrictions on U.S. …

Security Alert: Country-wide Demonstrations (9 November, 2020) Location:  Cote d’Ivoire Event:  Clashes are occurring between security forces and protestors in the Anono neighborhood of Abidjan on Rue des Ambassades from Anono Market intersection to Riviera-2.  Tear gas is being used.  Civil unrest has also occurred in the Yopougon neighborhood of Abidjan. Recent calls by political opposition figures …

Location: Cocody, Rue de Belier, Cocody Ste Marie Event: Police remain present in the vicinity of former President Henri Konan Bedie’s residence in Cocody and the potential for politically motivated demonstrations exists.  The U.S. Embassy advises U.S. citizens to avoid the area. Actions to Take: Monitor local media for updates. Avoid crowds. Be aware of your surroundings. …

Location: Cocody, near Henri Konan Bedie’s house on Rue de Belier. Event: There is a police operation taking place in the vicinity of former President Henri Konan Bedie’s house on Rue du Belier. Actions to Take: Avoid the area. Monitor local media for updates. Avoid crowds. Be aware of your surroundings. Review your personal security …

Please see FAQ section below for information on considerations for travel for U.S. citizens. Last updated: January 14, 2021 Country-Specific Information: Since the start of the pandemic, Côte d’Ivoire has reported 24,369 confirmed cases of COVID-19 (22,856 recovered, 140 deceased, 1,373 active) within its borders, as of January 13. A State of Emergency remains in …

The U.S. Presidential election is November 3, 2020.  Don’t miss your chance to cast your ballot.  Remember U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places; same-day in-person voting is not available outside the United States – but you can get assistance in requesting and returning your absentee ballot.  Many states require voted ballots to reach local election officials …

Location:  Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire Event:  Unofficial barricades have been set up on Boulevard de France between the U.S. Embassy and Jacques Prévert.  Rue de Ambassade in Anono is completely blocked by the barricade (as of 08:30 AM).  The barricades are likely linked to a nationwide Student and Scholastic Federation of Cote d’Ivoire (FESCI) strike, which has …

Reconsider travel to Côte d’Ivoire due to COVID-19.  Exercise increased caution due to civil unrest, crime, terrorism, and upcoming elections Read the Department of State COVID-19  page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) has issued a Level 3 Travel Health Notice for Côte d’Ivoire due to COVID-19. Côte d’Ivoire has lifted travel restrictions between cities and allowed schools and …

If you plan to vote in the November 2020 election it is important to ACT NOW!  Don’t wait, return your voted ballot right away! Remember U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places; same-day in-person voting is not available outside the United States – but you can get assistance in requesting and returning your absentee ballot.  Many states require voted …

The U.S. Embassy in Abidjan will resume routine American Citizens Services, such as passport applications/renewals, Consular Reports of Birth Abroad, and notarial services on Wednesday, September 30, 2020, by appointment only.  Appointments will be available on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Please schedule your appointment only after you have read the information on our website related …

UPDATE:  U.S. citizens no longer have to send an email to ABJAmcit@state.gov to schedule a ballot drop-off appointment.  Our secure ballot collection box is located at the Consular entrance.  Simply drop off your ballot – no appointment necessary.  Please note that ballots must be in a postage paid return envelope or in an envelope bearing …

Demonstration Alert:  U.S. Embassy Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire (21 August 2020) Location:  Cote d’Ivoire  Event:  Demonstrations and police activities – some of which could turn violent – are reportedly planned for Saturday, August 22 throughout the city of Abidjan and across the country.  U.S. Embassy staff have been instructed to stay home and avoid non-essential travel between the …

Be an Active Voter by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2020 U.S. elections and participating in Absentee Voting Week! In some states voter registration and ballot request deadlines for the November 2020 election are as early as October 5th.  Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and voted absentee …

Location:  Yopougon, Cote d’Ivoire Event:  Two of Cote d’Ivoire’s political parties have called for demonstrations in Yopougon tomorrow, August 13, at 0600.  Reports state that the demonstrations will begin at Place CPN, but there may be demonstrations in other parts of the city as well. Actions to Take: Monitor local media for updates. Maintain a low …

Location:  Cote d’Ivoire Event: The Ivoirian presidential election is scheduled for October 31, 2020.  The U.S. Embassy reminds U.S. citizens traveling to or residing in Cote d’Ivoire to maintan a high level of security awareness at all times.  Although there have been no specific incidents of violence or threats targeting U.S. citizens, political unrest, demonstrations, and violence …

The State Department has lifted the Global Level 4 Travel Advisory and advises all U.S. citizens to read the country-specific Travel Advisories and U.S. Embassy COVID pages for updates on the impact of COVID-19 worldwide. Reconsider travel to Cote d’Ivoire due to COVID-19.  Exercise increased caution due to crime and terrorism. Read the Department of State’s  COVID-19  page before you …

Location: U.S. Embassy, Riviera Golf and neighborhoods in the vicinity of the U.S. Embassy, specifically: The Riviera 2 and Boulevard des Martyrs – 2 Plateaux areas. Event: There are reports of small groups of demonstrators moving about the Riviera 2 and Boulevard des Martyrs-2 Plateaux areas, with reports of tires set on fire and security forces …

We are pleased to inform you that the U.S. Embassy Consular Section will host two Virtual Town Halls for U.S. citizens in Cote d’Ivoire on Wednesday, August 12 (English) and Thursday, August 13 (French).  All U.S. citizens in country are welcome to attend. Ambassador Richard K. Bell will be present to welcome members of the American Citizen …

Location:  Cote d’Ivoire Event:  As of August 2, 2020, the Ivoirian Ministry of Health confirmed a total of 16,182 COVID-19 cases in the country, including 102 deaths and 11,801 recoveries, leaving 4,279 active cases. The closure of Cote d’Ivoire’s land and maritime borders and the State of Emergency is now extended through August 31, 2020.  As of …

Location:  Cote d’Ivoire Event:  As of July 22, 2020, the Ivoirian Ministry of Health confirmed a total of 14,733 COVID-19 cases in the country, including 93 deaths and 8,995 recoveries, leaving 5,645 active cases. The closure of Cote d’Ivoire’s land and maritime borders, the State of Emergency, and the closure of bars, clubs, and other entertainment venues …

Health and Travel Alert:  U.S. Embassy Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire (July 14, 2020)  Location:  Cote d’Ivoire  Event:  As of July 14, 2020, the Ivoirian Ministry of Health confirmed a total of 13,037 COVID-19 cases in the country, including 87 deaths and 6,908 recoveries, leaving 6,042 active cases.  The greater Abidjan region remains the epicenter of the epidemic with 96% …

Location:  Cote d’Ivoire Event: As of July 9, 2020, the Ivoirian Ministry of Health confirmed a total of 11,750 COVID-19 cases in the country, including 79 deaths and 5,752 recoveries, leaving 5,919 active cases. The closure of Cote d’Ivoire’s land border, the State of Emergency, and the isolation of the Greater Abidjan region remains in place through July 15, 2020.  Bars, clubs and …

Location:  Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire Event: Amadou Gon Coulibaly, the Prime Minister of Cote d’Ivoire, died on July 8 after falling ill at a ministerial meeting in Abidjan. The news was confirmed by the Office of the Presidency on Radiodiffusion Television Ivoirienne (RTI) yesterday evening.   The Ambassador extends his condolences to the government and Ivoirian people.  At this time …

Location:  Cote d’Ivoire Event:  As of June 28, 2020, the Ivoirian Ministry of Health confirmed a total of 9,101 COVID-19 cases in the country, including 66 deaths and 3,808 recoveries, leaving 5,227 active cases.  The country has seen higher daily averages of new cases through the month of June, the highest being 430 new cases confirmed on June 19.  The Cocody-Bingerville and Treichville-Marcory districts continue to have the highest infection rates. On June 25, Cote d’Ivoire’s land border closure, State …

Location: Cote d’Ivoire Event: Seasonal heavy rains may cause flash flooding throughout Cote d’Ivoire without warning. Travel may continue to be affected throughout the rainy season which usually ends in October. Due to heavy rains, there is the potential for landslides, flash floods, riverbank erosion, bridge washouts, and property damage. Roads may be suddenly closed and …

Location: Northern and Northeast Boarder Region of Cote d’Ivoire, specifically: Areas more than 10 kilometers north of highway A-12 Areas within 10 kilometers of the border with Burkina Faso or Mali North, East or inside of Comoe National Park Northeast of highway A-1, from Ghana’s border, to Bondoukou and Comoe National Park at Kotouba Event: Extremist …

Location: Cote d’Ivoire Event:  As of May 28, 2020, the Ivoirian Ministry of Health confirmed 2,641 cases of COVID-19 in Cote d’Ivoire, with 1,326 individuals who have recovered and 32 deaths, leaving 1,283 active cases.  New COVID-19 testing centers have recently been opened in Abobo Complexe sportif, Plateau Sorbonne, Attécoubé et Bingerville. Recent COVID-19 cases have …

Location: Cote d’Ivoire Event:  Certain COVID-19 Restrictions Lifted The government of Cote d’Ivoire announced the following changes to its COVID-19 restrictions: The curfew in the Greater Abidjan region is lifted effective May 15. Restaurants and maquis will be permitted to re-open on May 15 but are expected to follow strict social distancing and hygiene guidelines. Bars, night …

Message for U.S. Citizens: REMINDER Repatriation Flight Leaving Abidjan on Wednesday, May 13 The Department of State and the U.S. Embassy Abidjan have arranged a repatriation flight for U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs) departing Abidjan on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. This flight will go to Dublin, Ireland where travelers will transfer to an …

The Department of State and the U.S. Embassy Abidjan have arranged a repatriation flight for U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs) departing Abidjan on Wednesday, May 13, 2020.  Interested passengers will be advised of the airport arrival time in a separate message. This flight will go to Dublin, Ireland where travelers will transfer to an …

Location: Cote d’Ivoire Event:  As of  May 1, the Government of Cote d’Ivoire has confirmed 1,275 cases of COVID-19 within its borders.  The nationwide curfew has been extended until May 15, and is in effect from 9:00pm until 5:00am each day.  A state of emergency remains in place through May 15, and school closures have also been extended through May …

March 27, 2020 From the Ambassador to all American citizens in Cote d’Ivoire: I regret to announce that the special commercial Ethiopian Airlines flight to the United States proposed for Sunday will no longer be possible. Regardless of this disappointing setback, the Embassy continues to work tirelessly to arrange an evacuation flight as soon as …

The Department of State and the U.S. Embassy Abidjan have arranged a special commercial flight for U.S. citizens and U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents departing Abidjan International Airport on Sunday, March 29 at 09:00.  This flight will fly from Abidjan International Airport (ABJ) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York.  You will be …

Location: Cote d’Ivoire    The Ministry of Health in Cote d’Ivoire has announced 72 cases of COVID19 to date.  The Ministry of Security announced March 25 that all travel outside of Abidjan will be prohibited starting at midnight tonight.  The Embassy is working with the Ivorian government to facilitate travel of U.S. citizens for departure flights.       …

Location: Cote d’Ivoire     Event:    The Ministry of Health of Cote d’Ivoire has confirmed 14 cases of COVID-19 in Cote d’Ivoire.   On March 20, the Government of Cote d’Ivoire announced that the land, aviation and maritime borders will close on midnight, Sunday March 22 for an indeterminate period of time.  Cargo shipments will not be affected.   The government …

Location:  Cote d’Ivoire  Event:  On March 16, the Cote d’Ivoire Ministry of Health announced that there have been six confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Cote d’Ivoire.  The government of Cote d’Ivoire has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19.  Schools (including pre-schools and universities) are closed for 30 days starting at midnight March 16; sporting events, …

Location:  Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire Event:  U.S. government buildings in Abidjan, including the U.S. Embassy, will be closed Friday March 13, the anniversary of the 2016 terrorist attack in Grand Bassam, as a security precaution.  U.S. citizens requiring emergency consular assistance on that date may contact the Embassy at the number(s) below. Actions to Take:  Avoid …

Location:  The vicinity of the United States Embassy Abidjan, Riviera 3 Event: Demonstrators are gathering near – but not directed at- the United States Embassy Abidjan.  Tear gas and police actions have been used to disperse the crowds. Actions to Take:  Avoid the areas of the demonstrations. Exercise caution if unexpectedly in the vicinity of …

Event: Holidays in Cote d’Ivoire provide increased risk for terrorism or criminal activity.  There is a heightened risk of armed robbery, assault, and kidnapping. Travelers to Cote d’Ivoire are perceived to have gifts or large amounts of cash.  Threats posed by terrorist organizations and individuals inspired by extremist ideology exist throughout Cote d’Ivoire.  Extremists continue …

Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire (August 29, 2019)   Locations:  Félix Houphouët Boigny Stadium, Plateau, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire IVOSEP Funeral Parlor, Treichville, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire Williamsville Cemetery, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire   Event: The funeral ceremony and procession in honor of popular Ivorian musician DJ Arafat will begin at the Félix Houphouët Boigny Stadium …