{"id":17605,"date":"2024-01-12T15:57:09","date_gmt":"2024-01-12T14:57:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.visamundi.co\/?p=17605"},"modified":"2024-11-29T17:15:34","modified_gmt":"2024-11-29T16:15:34","slug":"visa-cote-ivoire-can-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.visamundi.co\/en\/blog\/visa-cote-ivoire-can-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"C\u00f4te d'Ivoire \"express\" e-Visa for CAN 2023: a late innovation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As C\u00f4te d'Ivoire prepares to host the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN), the Consulate General of C\u00f4te d'Ivoire in Paris has set up a <strong>CAN special express visa<\/strong> to make it easier for foreign fans to attend the competition. Although late in coming, this initiative represents a step forward in simplifying access to the country.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>An express visa to cope with the large influx of fans<\/h2>\n<p>As the continental tournament kicks off this weekend, C\u00f4te d'Ivoire is expecting to host up to <strong>1.5 million visitors<\/strong>In response to this massive influx of people, the Consulate General of C\u00f4te d'Ivoire in Paris has decided to set up an emergency response center. In response to this massive influx of people, the Consulate General of C\u00f4te d'Ivoire in Paris has decided to set up a <strong>special AFCON visa within one hour<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>The semi-electronic visa application procedure: step by step<\/h3>\n<p>To benefit from the fast processing and personalized service offered by the AFCON special visa, here are the main steps to follow:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Rendezvous \"as usual\" on the Internet<\/strong> (SNEDAI website or <a href=\"\/en\/destinations\/ivory-coast\/\">visa agency<\/a>) to apply for a classic e-Visa and pay the visa application fee. Print your receipt.<\/li>\n<li>Make an appointment with the Consulate General by selecting your preferred day and time slot on the portal, <strong>as there are currently no slots available.... before January 24, the 2nd round of the competition<\/strong> ;<\/li>\n<li>Please submit the following documents: your <strong>passport<\/strong>, THE <strong>plane ticket<\/strong> or the <strong>travel booking<\/strong>a copy of your <strong>passport<\/strong>, THE <strong>receipt of payment<\/strong> online, proof of<strong>hosting<\/strong>a completed visa application form, and a passport photo. <em>A \u20ac30 supplement is also required!<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>By belatedly unveiling the terms and conditions of a visa that is express in name only (<em>a trip to Paris remains essential, and the cost is at least as high as waiting for the classic e-Visa already in place<\/em>), C\u00f4te d'Ivoire offers no real solution to travelers. A process transforming match tickets into a visa, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visamundi.co\/en\/blog\/visa-electronique-2023-fifa-club-world-cup\/\">as can be the case at World Cups.<\/a>would undoubtedly have been more productive, but less attractive for intermediaries.<\/p>\n<h2>C\u00f4te d'Ivoire in search of a positive image through hosting the CAN<\/h2>\n<p>In his New Year's address, President Alassane Ouattara urged Ivorians to mobilize to make the CAN \"a real success.<em>a great celebration of youth, Ivorian hospitality and African fraternity<\/em>\". To achieve this, the government has invested <strong>1.5 billion dollars<\/strong> in various infrastructure projects linked to the event, such as the construction or renovation of 6 stadiums, the creation of bridges, roads, hotels and Cit\u00e9s-CAN to accommodate the participating teams.<\/p>\n<p>The introduction of this \"semi-electronic\" visa is part of a national strategy to promote C\u00f4te d'Ivoire as a destination, as stated by Siandou Fofana, Minister of Tourism and Leisure. The authorities have made a point of forgetting the fiasco of the friendly match between C\u00f4te d'Ivoire and Mali of <strong>last September 12<\/strong>The match was interrupted due to flooding caused by a storm at the Ebimp\u00e9 stadium on the outskirts of Abidjan.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As C\u00f4te d'Ivoire prepares to host the African Cup of Nations (CAN), the Consulate General of C\u00f4te d'Ivoire in Paris is introducing a special CAN express visa to facilitate the procedures for foreign fans wishing to attend the competition. 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