Question 1

Do Côte d'Ivoire citizens need a visa to visit Schengen Area?

Accepted Answer

Visa required. You must apply at the consulate or visa application centre before travelling.

Question 2

How long can Côte d'Ivoire citizens stay in Schengen Area on a Schengen Airport Transit Visa (Type A)?

Accepted Answer

Côte d'Ivoire citizens can stay up to 1 days in Schengen Area on a Schengen Airport Transit Visa (Type A).

Question 3

How long does it take to process a Schengen Airport Transit Visa (Type A) for Côte d'Ivoire citizens?

Accepted Answer

Processing takes around 15 days on average, with a range of 10–45 days. Apply well in advance of your travel date.

Question 4

How much does a Schengen Airport Transit Visa (Type A) cost for Côte d'Ivoire citizens?

Accepted Answer

The total government fee for a Schengen Airport Transit Visa (Type A) is EUR 135.00. Airport Transit Visa fee same as Type C per EU Schengen Visa Code Art. 16; some member states waive — EUR 90 used as standard.: EUR 90.00; Child fee (ages 6–12) — EU Schengen Visa Code Art. 16: EUR 45.00; Children under 6 — exempt from visa fee (EU Schengen Visa Code Art. 16): EUR 0.00.

Question 5

What documents are required for a Schengen Airport Transit Visa (Type A) application from Côte d'Ivoire?

Accepted Answer

Required documents include: Airport transit visa fee receipt (EUR 90 standard adult fee), Completed and signed Schengen airport transit visa application form, Confirmed onward flight ticket (showing departure from the Schengen airport), Recent passport-size photograph (35×45mm, white background, taken within the last 6 months), Valid travel document (passport valid for at least 3 months beyond onward travel date).

Question 6

Can Côte d'Ivoire citizens extend their stay in Schengen Area?

Accepted Answer

Extensions are generally not available for the Schengen Airport Transit Visa (Type A). You must leave Schengen Area and re-apply if you wish to return.

Schengen Airport Transit Visa (Type A)for 🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire citizens travelling to 🇪🇺 Schengen Area

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Airport Transit Visa fee same as Type C per EU Schengen Visa Code Art. 16; some member states waive — EUR 90 used as standard.	EUR 90.00
Child fee (ages 6–12) — EU Schengen Visa Code Art. 16	EUR 45.00
Children under 6 — exempt from visa fee (EU Schengen Visa Code Art. 16)	EUR 0.00
Total	EUR 135.00