The Embassy of Côte d’Ivoire in Paris is Côte d’Ivoire’s diplomatic mission to France. Ivorian nationals in France turn to it for passports and official documents.
Contact Details
| Address | 102, avenue Raymond Poincaré, 75116 Paris, France |
| Telephone | 015364626264 |
| Website | france.diplomatie.gouv.ci |
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| Head of Mission | Maurice Kouakou Bandaman, Ambassador (according to the embassy) |
Consular Section
| Address | 18 Rue Léonard de Vinci, 75116 Paris, France |
Consular section details according to the embassy.
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:20 - 12:00 / 14:30 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:20 - 12:00 / 14:30 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:20 - 12:00 / 14:30 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:20 - 12:00 / 14:30 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:20 - 12:00 / 14:30 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Opening hours according to the embassy’s own information – please confirm before your visit, especially on French and Ivorian public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
Visitors go to 102, avenue Raymond Poincaré, 75116 Paris.
- Opening hours (according to the embassy): Monday to Friday from 09:20 to 12:00 and from 14:30 to 17:00.
- Preparation: check the required documents on the embassy website and bring originals with copies.
The embassy and its network in France
The embassy names Maurice Kouakou Bandaman, Ambassador as head of mission. The Ivorian community in France numbers around 100,000, according to French official figures. In the other direction, about 18,360 French citizens are registered with the French consular network in Côte d’Ivoire. Besides the embassy, Côte d’Ivoire has career consular offices in Lyon and Paris. Six honorary consulates support Ivorian citizens in other parts of France.
Consular services
The consular section typically handles:
- Ivorian passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
Do I need an appointment?
Walk-in capacity is limited, so check the procedure on the embassy website first.
Travelling from France to Côte d’Ivoire
French citizens need a visa for Côte d’Ivoire; it can be applied for online (e-visa). A valid passport is required. Parts of Côte d’Ivoire are classified as areas to avoid in French travel advice. Details: French travel advice (Conseils aux voyageurs).
Closing days
Besides French public holidays, the embassy closes on the Ivorian national holiday (7 August). Check the website before visiting around holidays.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Ivorian citizens should call the embassy on 015364626264. Embassies can issue emergency travel documents, contact relatives and provide lists of lawyers or doctors; they cannot pay bills or act as a lawyer.
Diplomatic missions of Côte d’Ivoire in France
Côte d’Ivoire in France
- Paris – Embassy of Côte d’Ivoire (this page)
- Lyon – Consulate General
- Paris – Consulate General
- Bordeaux – Honorary Consulate
- Marseille – Honorary Consulate
- Nancy – Honorary Consulate
- Nice – Honorary Consulate
- Seclin – Honorary Consulate
- Toulouse – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Côte d’Ivoire in Paris
Where is the Ivorian Embassy in Paris?
At 102, avenue Raymond Poincaré, 75116 Paris.
What are the opening hours of the Ivorian Embassy in Paris?
According to the embassy: Monday to Friday from 09:20 to 12:00 and from 14:30 to 17:00. Confirm before visiting.
Can French nationals travel to Côte d’Ivoire without a visa?
Yes – an e-visa can be applied for online.
Is there a Ivorian consulate outside Paris?
Yes: Lyon and Paris.
Details checked on 8 October 2026. Sources: French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs – directory of foreign representations in France, French travel advice for Côte d’Ivoire, france.diplomatie.gouv.ci. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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