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Business Travel Requirements for an Cote D’Ivoire Visa for Swiss Citizens

1. Passport

   The applicant's actual passport. The passport must:

   • Contain at least two blank visa pages
   • Be valid for six months beyond exit date

2. Photograph(s)

   You must provide one colour, passport type photograph that meets the following criteria:

   • Be taken within the last three months and printed on high quality photo paper
   • Be taken against an all white background
   • Be 35 mm by 45mm in size
   • Provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression
   • You may wear neither spectacles nor headwear except for religious purposes
   • Your photo should not be affixed to your application and it may not display evidence of adhesive or staples

3. Business Introduction Letter

   You must provide an original Business Cover Letter from the applicant's Swiss employer. All letters must be printed on company letterhead that displays a Swiss postal address. Use the sample Business Cover Letter provided here to complete your letter.
   
   All Business Cover Letters must be addressed to the Embassy or Consulate. The address of the diplomatic missions can be found here
   

4. Letter of Invitation

   A letter of invitation from the company the applicant is visiting. A copy is acceptable. This letter must:  

   • Be on company letterhead paper
   • Include the name of the applicant
   • Include the passport number of the applicant 
   • State the purpose of journey
   • Specify the requested number of entries and length of visa required

5. Proof of Travel Arrangements

   Details of travel arrangements. This must be provided as:

   • A copy of the flight confirmation showing onward/return travel
   • A copy of hotel confirmation showing paid in full. This must be signed and stamped

6. Yellow Fever Certificate

   One copy of yellow fever certificate

7. Copy of Passport Identification Page

   Provide a clear colour copy of your passport identification page

8. Visa Application Form(s)

   One fully completed and signed application form. This form must:

9. CIBTvisas Order Confirmation

   For orders placed on the CIBTvisas website, a copy of the Online Order Confirmation which is sent to you via email, must be submitted.

   
   For all other orders, and where applicable, a completed CIBTvisas Visa Order Form which can be found in the CIBTvisas Application Pack should be submitted.

   
   Please note that all card payments will only be made upon completion of the visa application process.