Ivory Coast - Consulate of Switzerland in Abidjan

You are a Ivorian citizen or you are from Switzerland and are looking for information on the consulate of Switzerland in Abidjan situated in Ivory Coast. A consulate in Abidjan could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Switzerland. It all depends on the importance of Abidjan and Ivory Coast in the relationships with the government of Switzerland.

The difference between consulates found in Abidjan are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.

All consulates of Switzerland in Ivory Coast besides Abidjan

Or the embassy of Switzerland in Ivory Coast

Swiss Embassy in Abidjan, Ivory Coast Immeuble Botreau Roussel 28, avenue Delafosse 01 B.P. 1914 Abidjan 01 Ivory Coast
Email: vertretung@abi.rep.admin.ch - Tel: (+225) 20 21 17 21 - Website:

Consulate Appointment in Abidjan

Most consulates in Abidjan need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Switzerland in Abidjan first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.

Travel Insurance

When you travel to Abidjan do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and need a doctor or hospital in Ivory Coast or Switzerland.

Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate in Abidjan please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.