Foreign nationals cannot obtain an Ivorian residence permit from an embassy or consulate. They must obtain a long-term visa and then apply for a residence permit upon arrival in Côte d'Ivoire.

    To obtain residency, you need to contact the National Office of Civil Status Identification (ONECI) in Côte d'Ivoire.

    Through the website of the National Office of Civil Status Identification (ONECI) you can find out the current information about Resident Cards: requirements, prices, production centers at the link.

    An approximate list of documents that must be submitted to obtain a Resident Card:

• Copy of passport
• A copy of the visa and stamp for entry into Côte d'Ivoire
• Certificate of residence, issued less than 6 months ago
• Employment certificate (for those working in Côte d'Ivoire)
• Certificate of criminal record
• Payment receipt
• Proof of education, or school or student income for the current year (for pupils and students).

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    Also through the website of the National Office of Civil Status Identification (ONECI) you can obtain a National Identity Card ( CNI ) with which you can obtain Ivorian citizenship.

    The national identity card is valid for 10 years, after which it will need to be renewed.

    The procedure for receiving is as follows:

    1. Buy your issue online at https://rnpp.ci/.

Pay online with Orange Money, Moov Money, MTN Mobile Money, Visa, Mastercard, Yup, EcobankPay.

    2. Print the receipt

Print the receipt and a copy will be sent to your email inbox. 

    3. Come to one of the registration centers to complete the process

You can view the list of registration centers here: https://rnpp.ci/liste-des-centres-d-enrolement.

    4. Receive your CNI

You will be sent an SMS if your national identity card is available for collection.

    Is dual citizenship allowed in Côte d'Ivoire?

    Dual citizenship is prohibited in Côte d'Ivoire, with automatic citizenship granted to married women or naturalized persons.

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    Obtaining citizenship in Côte d'Ivoire is possible:

1. By origin
2. Through naturalization ( having lived in the country for at least five years)
3. Through adoption
4. Through marriage with a citizen of the Ivory Coast.

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    To obtain citizenship, you must submit the following documents:

• Certificate of citizenship of Cote d'Ivoire;
• Birth certificate extract;
• A copy of the national identity card or the original of the administrative identity card;
• A copy of the national identity card or the identity card of one of the parents;
• Extract from the marriage certificate (for a married woman);
• For minors – legalized parental permission;
• Receipt for the payment of the passport fee.

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    For citizenship through naturalization, the following documents must be submitted:

• A copy of the decree on naturalization;
• Certificate of citizenship;
• Birth certificate extract;
• A copy of the national identity card or the original of the administrative identity card;
• Extract from the marriage certificate (for a married woman);
• For minors – legalized parental permission;
• Receipt for the payment of the passport fee.

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    For citizenship by adoption, an Ivorian citizen must submit the following documents:

• A copy of the adoption decision or order;
• Certificate of citizenship;
• Birth certificate extract;
• A copy of the national identity card or the original of the administrative identity card;
• Extract from the marriage certificate (for a married woman);
• For minors – legalized parental permission;
• passport fee payment receipt;
• Certificate of citizenship of the adopter from Côte d'Ivoire.

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    For a foreigner who is friendly with an Ivorian, the following documents must be submitted to obtain Ivorian citizenship:

• Extract from the marriage certificate;
• Certificate of citizenship;
• Birth certificate extract;
• A copy of the national identity card or the original of the administrative identity card;
• passport fee payment receipt;
• Certificate of Ivorian citizenship of the husband.

    Information on citizenship documents is available on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Côte d'Ivoire.