--- title: Moving to Ivory Coast: Visas, Costs & Immigrant Guide description: This guide provides essential information for relocating to Ivory Coast, a dynamic West African nation with a rich culture and diverse landscapes. It is designe image: https://migrantiq.com/og/default.png --- Skip to content Ad spot · 728×90Advertise on MigrantIQBuy this spot [/advertise/?format=leaderboard] Ivory Coast flag [/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fflagcdn.com%2Fw80%2Fci.png&w=3840&q=75] Country guide MOVING TO IVORY COAST: VISAS, COST OF LIVING & IMMIGRANT GUIDE This guide provides essential information for relocating to Ivory Coast, a dynamic West African nation with a rich culture and diverse landscapes. 3 min read·Data confidence: 82/100·Research desk [/about/editorial/] Browse visas [/visas/cote-d-ivoire/]Arrival checklist [/checklist/cote-d-ivoire/] Moving to Ivory Coast: cost of living, visa options, banking, healthcare, and settlement — confirm rules on the official immigration portal. Confirm immigration rules on the official portal · 3 min read 9 published visa guides Save to planner AT A GLANCE: LIVING IN IVORY COAST Quick signals for cost of living, salary, healthcare, and safety before you dig into visas and settlement. Cost of living 44.8 Net monthly salary 737 XOF Safety index — Visa guides 9 CapitalYamoussoukro (legislative capital), Abidjan (administrative capital); note - although Yamoussoukro has been the official capital since 1983, Abidjan remains the administrative capital as well RegionAfrica (Western Africa) Rent index21.8 Quality indexN/A Moving to Ivory Coast: cost of living, visa options, banking, healthcare, and settlement — confirm rules on the official immigration portal. Immigration rules and fees change frequently. Confirm current requirements on official government or embassy websites. Last updated 2026-05-17Official immigration portal ↗ [https://snedai.com/] Review due soon START HERE FOR IVORY COAST Official links, checklists, and nearby opportunities — act on these before the deep country profile. OFFICIAL LINKS * Ministère de l'Intérieur et de la Sécurité de la Côte d'Ivoire [https://snedai.com/] Official immigration portal for visas, entry rules, and residency steps. The official portal for Ivory Coast is a key resource for accurate information on visa applications and residency requirements. Be cautious of lookalike sites that may charge fees for services available for free through official channels. NEWCOMER CHECKLIST * •Prepare temporary housing and proof of address where required. * •Set up local phone, banking, tax, and health coverage steps. * •Learn about local customs and cultural practices. * •Save emergency numbers, official portals, and scam-reporting channels. * •Research local transportation options and routes. * •Explore community resources and expatriate networks for support. * •Understand the healthcare system and register for insurance if necessary. GOVERNMENT JOBS * Cote d'Ivoire Government Jobs [/government-jobs/government-careers-ci/] · Cote d'Ivoire public employment authority All government jobs for Ivory Coast → [/government-jobs/?country=cote-d-ivoire] OFFICIAL LANGUAGES French (official)60 native dialects with Dioula the most widely spoken Verified immigration updates for Ivory Coast → [/countries/cote-d-ivoire/immigration-updates/] Ready for visas? TURN THIS COUNTRY GUIDE INTO A PATHWAY Compare published routes for Ivory Coast, open a corridor from your origin, or start the arrival checklist before you pay an agent. Browse Ivory Coast visas [/visas/cote-d-ivoire/]Find a corridor [/move/]Arrival checklist [/checklist/cote-d-ivoire/] COST OF LIVING IN IVORY COAST The cost of living in Ivory Coast is relatively affordable, with a cost of living index of 44.8. Daily expenses may be lower than in many Western countries, making it appealing for expatriates. Rent is particularly reasonable, with a rent index of 21.8, indicating manageable housing costs. The typical net monthly salary in Ivory Coast is around 737 XOF, which can support a decent standard of living depending on your lifestyle and location. However, costs can vary significantly between cities and regions, so thorough research on your specific area is advisable. NATIONAL COST SNAPSHOT City-level cost rows are incomplete for Ivory Coast, so this is a national planning snapshot in XOF (reference city: Yamoussoukro (legislative capital), Abidjan (administrative capital); note - although Yamoussoukro has been the official capital since 1983, Abidjan remains the administrative capital as well). Net monthly salaryF CFA 737 1BR city centerF CFA 698 Groceries / monthF CFA 206 Transport / monthF CFA 58 Cost-of-living index: 44.8 SETTLEMENT FUNDS & LOCAL SETUP When relocating to Ivory Coast, you should provide proof of funds for your stay, which may involve setting up a local bank account. This can help with transactions and managing expenses in the local currency (XOF). Understanding local tax obligations and healthcare options is important for a smooth settlement process. Consulting local resources for guidance on banking and financial setup is advisable. LOCAL SERVICES & SETUP Healthcare access: Limited Health waiting period: 180 day(s) WHO QUALIFIES BEST FOR IVORY COAST * work Ideal for professionals seeking job opportunities in a growing economy. * study Great for students looking to experience education in a culturally rich environment. * family Suitable for families wishing to reunite or explore new cultural experiences. * visit Perfect for travelers interested in exploring West African culture and landscapes. WHAT PEOPLE GET WRONG ABOUT MOVING TO IVORY COAST OVERLOOKING VISA REQUIREMENTS Many newcomers underestimate the importance of confirming their visa requirements and entry conditions. Failing to do so can lead to unexpected travel disruptions or denied entry. Always verify your visa status before planning any travel. NEGLECTING LOCAL CUSTOMS Ignoring local customs and cultural practices can lead to misunderstandings or unintentional offense. Take time to learn about social norms and etiquette in Ivory Coast to foster positive interactions with locals. UNDERESTIMATING HEALTHCARE ACCESS Newcomers often assume healthcare access will be straightforward. However, healthcare access in Ivory Coast can be limited, and there may be a waiting period before you can utilize services. Researching healthcare options prior to arrival is essential. Full country profile DEMOGRAPHICS, ECONOMY & DEEPER IVORY COAST DATA Expand for topic-by-topic country profile. Decision sections above stay first. IVORY COAST COUNTRY PROFILE In-depth facts & data for living in Ivory Coast on this page· Updated 2026-06-02 8 sections The southern third of the country is largely covered by tropical rain forest. A network of interconnecting lagoons parallels the coast from the Ghanaian border 322 kilometers (200 miles) westward. Important cash crops are grown in the forest belt, but to the north lies a savanna area of lateritic soil where vegetation… Demographics & populationPopulation size, age structure, migration, ethnicity, language, education, and health indicatorsEconomyGDP, employment, industries, public finance, and currencyGovernment & politicsGovernment structure, legal system, citizenship, and international relationsGeography & environmentLocation, land area, terrain, climate, and natural resourcesTradeImports, exports, and trading partnersTravel & safetySafety, crime, medical care, and travel conditions for visitors and newcomersInfrastructureTransport, communications, and energyNational symbolsAnthem and national symbols For planning only. Always verify immigration and legal rules on official government sites. DEMOGRAPHICS & POPULATION IN IVORY COAST: PLANNING NOTES 270 words of country-specific briefing for moving to Ivory Coast. Figures that affect visas or tax should still be checked on official sites. Demographics & population in Ivory Coast for people weighing a move, not a tourist recap. The notes below use Ivory Coast-specific planning fields. Detailed profile figures sit in the Key facts section under this topic. Ivory Coast sits in Western Africa, Africa, with Yamoussoukro (legislative capital), Abidjan (administrative capital); note - although Yamoussoukro has been the official capital since 1983, Abidjan remains the administrative capital as well as the capital. Common working and school languages in the dataset include French (official) and 60 native dialects with Dioula the most widely spoken. English proficiency is listed as medium. Population and age figures on this page are planning signals, not a substitute for census releases or visa eligibility rules. The southern third of the country is largely covered by tropical rain forest. A network of interconnecting lagoons parallels the coast from the Ghanaian border 322 kilometers (200 miles) west Early practical steps people actually use in Ivory Coast include: Confirm visa status and entry conditions before booking travel; Prepare temporary housing and proof of address where required; Set up local phone, banking, tax, and health coverage steps; Save emergency numbers, official portals, and scam-reporting channels. Treat the list as a reminder, not a filing checklist. When a number on this page could change a visa or tax outcome, open https://snedai.com/ (Ministère de l'Intérieur et de la Sécurité de la Côte d'Ivoire) and match the current instruction. MigrantIQ is a planning aid, not a government filing system. Key facts for this topic cover: Population overview; Age & family; Ethnicity & language; Education; Health & living conditions. Expand each card for the structured figures. KEY FACTS: DEMOGRAPHICS & POPULATION POPULATION OVERVIEW Show 5 5 facts — expand for details. Population 27,481,086 Population - note Note: Estimates for this country explicitly take into account the effects of excess mortality due to AIDS this can result in lower life expectancy, higher infant mortality, higher death rates, lower population growth rates, and changes in the distribution of population by age and sex than would otherwise be expected Population Growth Rate 2% Urban Population 51.300000 [tel:51300000] Population in Major Urban Areas ABIDJAN (seat of government) 4.288 million; YAMOUSSOUKRO (capital) 966,000 AGE & FAMILY Show 10 10 facts — expand for details. Age Structure 37.450000 [tel:37450000] Median Age 20.000000 [tel:20000000] Birth Rate - births/1,000 population 30 Death Rate - deaths/1,000 population 9.8 Total Fertility Rate - children born/woman 3.73 Contraceptive Prevalance Rate - female 12-49 18.2% Contraceptive Prevalence Rate - female 12-49 18.2% Mean Age for Mother's First Birth (age 25-49) 19.8 Mother's mean age at first birth 19.8 Sex Ratio at Birth - male/female 1.030000 [tel:1030000] ETHNICITY & LANGUAGE Hide Ethnic Groups Akan 42.1%, Voltaiques or Gur 17.6%, Northern Mandes 16.5%, Krous 11%, Southern Mandes 10%, other 2.8% (includes 130,000 Lebanese and 14,000 French) (1998) Nationality Noun Ivoirian(s) EDUCATION Show 6 6 facts — expand for details. Literacy - total population 48.7% Literacy - male 57.9% Literacy - female 43.6% Literacy Definition Age 15 and over can read and write Education Expenditures - percent of GDP 4.6% Total School Life Expectancy - (primary to tertiary) 0.000000 [tel:0000000] HEALTH & LIVING CONDITIONS Show 12 12 facts — expand for details. Life Expectancy at Birth 57.660000 [tel:57660000] Infant Mortality Rate 61.660000 [tel:61660000] Infant Mortality Rate - total deaths/1,000 live births 61.660000 [tel:61660000] Maternal Mortality Rate - deaths/100,000 live births 400 Physicians Density - physicians/1,000 population .14 Hospital Bed Density - beds/1,000 population .4 Health Expenditures - percent of GDP 6.8% Major Infectious Diseases - degree of risk very high Obesity - adult prevalence rate 6.2% Drinking Water Source - percent of urban population improved 91.500000 [tel:91500000] Sanitation Facility Access - percent of urban population improved 32.700000 [tel:32700000] Underweight - percent of children under five years 29.4% ECONOMY IN IVORY COAST: PLANNING NOTES 227 words of country-specific briefing for moving to Ivory Coast. Figures that affect visas or tax should still be checked on official sites. Economy in Ivory Coast for people weighing a move, not a tourist recap. The notes below use Ivory Coast-specific planning fields. Detailed profile figures sit in the Key facts section under this topic. People comparing Ivory Coast with other destinations usually start with wages, rent, and tax, not headline GDP. GDP per capita in the planning dataset is about 3,600. Recent growth is listed at 8 percent. Unemployment is listed at 2.3 percent. A typical net monthly salary signal is 737. The cost-of-living index is 45. The rent index is 22. A city-centre 1-bed rent signal is 698. A monthly groceries signal is 206. Purchasing-power index: 13. Local currency code: XOF. City prices vary, and these indexes do not replace a job offer or a proof-of-funds check. The southern third of the country is largely covered by tropical rain forest. A network of interconnecting lagoons parallels the coast from the Ghanaian border 322 kilometers (200 miles) west When a number on this page could change a visa or tax outcome, open https://snedai.com/ (Ministère de l'Intérieur et de la Sécurité de la Côte d'Ivoire) and match the current instruction. MigrantIQ is a planning aid, not a government filing system. Key facts for this topic cover: Economic overview; GDP & growth; Prices & money; Employment & labor; Labor by occupation; Public finance. Expand each card for the structured figures. KEY FACTS: ECONOMY ECONOMIC OVERVIEW Show 4 4 facts — expand for details. Economic Overview For the last 5 years Cote d'Ivoire's growth rate has been among the highest in the world. Cote d'Ivoire is heavily dependent on agriculture and related activities, which engage roughly two-thirds of the population. Cote d'Ivoire is the world's largest producer and exporter of cocoa beans and a significant producer and exporter of coffee and palm oil. Consequently, the economy is highly sensitive to fluctuations in international prices for these products and to climatic conditions. Cocoa, oil, and coffee are the country's top export revenue earners, but the country has targeted agricultural processing of cocoa, cashews, mangoes, and other commodities as a high priority. Mining gold and exporting electricity are growing industries outside agriculture. Following the end of more than a decade of civil conflict in 2011, Cote d’Ivoire has experienced a boom in foreign investment and economic growth. In June 2012, the IMF and the World Bank announced $4.4 billion in debt relief for Cote d'Ivoire under the Highly Indebted Poor Countries Initiative. Industries Foodstuffs, beverages; wood products, oil refining, gold mining, truck and bus assembly, textiles, fertilizer, building materials, electricity GDP - per capita (PPP) $3,600.00 (USD) GDP - real growth rate 8% GDP & GROWTH Show 9 9 facts — expand for details. GDP - Gross Domestic Product (PPP) $136,480,000,000 (USD) GDP Per Capita $3,600.00 (USD) GDP - real growth rate 8% GDP - official exchange rate $34,650,000,000 (USD) GDP - composition, by end use * consumption: 66% Government * consumption: 15.2% Investment in fixed * capital: 16.9% Investment in * inventories: 0.8% Exports of goods and * services: 43.3% Imports of goods and * services: -42.2% GDP by Sector- agriculture 17.6% GDP by Sector- Industry 19.5% GDP by Sector- services 62.8% Industrial Growth Rate 8.5% PRICES & MONEY Show 5 5 facts — expand for details. Inflation Rate 1.2% Exchange Rate per US Dollar 604.4 Currency Name and Code Communaute Financiere Africaine francs (XOF) Fiscal Year Calendar year Commercial Bank Prime Lending Rate 2.5% EMPLOYMENT & LABOR Show 6 6 facts — expand for details. Labor Force 8,543,000 Major Industries Foodstuffs, beverages; wood products, oil refining, gold mining, truck and bus assembly, textiles, fertilizer, building materials, electricity Agriculture Products Coffee, cocoa beans, bananas, palm kernels, corn, rice, cassava (manioc, tapioca), sweet potatoes, sugar, cotton, rubber; timber Population Below Poverty Line 42% Child Labor - # of children ages 5-14 1,796,802 Child Labor - % of children ages 5-14 35% LABOR BY OCCUPATION Show 1 1 facts — expand for details. Labor Force By Occupation- agriculture 68% PUBLIC FINANCE Show 4 4 facts — expand for details. Annual Budget $6,839,000,000 (USD) Public Debt (% of GDP) 50.9% Budget Surplus or Deficit - percent of GDP -3.8% Taxes and other revenues - percent of GDP 19.7% GOVERNMENT & POLITICS IN IVORY COAST: PLANNING NOTES 245 words of country-specific briefing for moving to Ivory Coast. Figures that affect visas or tax should still be checked on official sites. Government & politics in Ivory Coast for people weighing a move, not a tourist recap. The notes below use Ivory Coast-specific planning fields. Detailed profile figures sit in the Key facts section under this topic. Ivory Coast's government and legal structure matters for visas, ID, tax residence, and later naturalization. The immigration authority in our records is Ministère de l'Intérieur et de la Sécurité de la Côte d'Ivoire. Confirm current forms and fees on https://snedai.com/. In the planning dataset, permanent residence is listed at 5 years of qualifying stay; dual citizenship is listed as restricted. The southern third of the country is largely covered by tropical rain forest. A network of interconnecting lagoons parallels the coast from the Ghanaian border 322 kilometers (200 miles) west Early practical steps people actually use in Ivory Coast include: Confirm visa status and entry conditions before booking travel; Prepare temporary housing and proof of address where required; Set up local phone, banking, tax, and health coverage steps; Save emergency numbers, official portals, and scam-reporting channels. Treat the list as a reminder, not a filing checklist. When a number on this page could change a visa or tax outcome, open https://snedai.com/ (Ministère de l'Intérieur et de la Sécurité de la Côte d'Ivoire) and match the current instruction. MigrantIQ is a planning aid, not a government filing system. Key facts for this topic cover: Identity & names; Political system; Capital & time; International role. Expand each card for the structured figures. KEY FACTS: GOVERNMENT & POLITICS IDENTITY & NAMES Show 8 8 facts — expand for details. Full Country Name Republic of Cote d'Ivoire Country Name Cote d'Ivoire Note: Pronounced coat-div-whar Local - Long Republique de Cote d'Ivoire Local - Short Cote d'Ivoire Former Name Ivory Coast Etymology- history of name Name reflects the intense ivory trade that took place in the region from the 15th to 17th centuries Independence 7 August 1960 (from France) National Holiday Independence Day, 7 August (1960) POLITICAL SYSTEM Show 10 10 facts — expand for details. Government Type Presidential Republic Constitution * History: Previous 1960, 2000; latest draft completed 24 September 2016, approved by the National Assembly 11 October 2016, approved by referendum 30 October 2016, promulgated 8 November 2016 * Amendments: Proposed by the president of the republic or by Parliament; consideration of drafts or proposals requires an absolute majority vote by the parliamentary membership; passage of amendments affecting presidential elections, the presidential term of office, and vacancies, and amendment procedures requires approval by an absolute majority in a referendum; passage of other proposals by the president requires at least four-fifths majority vote by Parliament; constitutional articles on the sovereignty of the state and its republican and secular form of government cannot be amended; amended 2020 Legal System: Civil law system based on the French civil code; judicial review of legislation held in the Constitutional Chamber of the Supreme Court Executive Branch: * Chief of State: President Alassane Dramane OUATTARA (since 4 December 2010); Vice President Tiémoko Meyliet KONE (since 19 April 2022); note - Vice President Tiémoko Meyliet KONE appointed by President Alassane Dramane OUATTARA before a Congressional meeting on 19 April 2022 * Head of Government: Prime Minister Robert Beujre MAMBE (since 16 October 2023) * Cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president * Elections/Appointments: President directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a single renewable 5-year term; election last held on 31 October 2020 (next to be held in 2025); vice president elected on same ballot as president; prime minister appointed by the president; note – because President OUATTARA promulgated the new constitution in 2016, he has claimed that the clock is reset on term limits, allowing him to run for up to two additional terms * Election Results: 2020: Alassane OUATTARA reelected president; percent of vote - Alassane OUATTARA (RDR) 94.3%, Kouadio Konan BERTIN (PDCI-RDA) 2.0%, other 3.7% 2015: Alassane OUATTARA reelected president; percent of vote - Alassane OUATTARA (RDR) 83.7%, Pascal Affi N'GUESSAN (FPI) 9.3%, Konan Bertin KOUADIO (independent) 3.9%, other 3.1% Legislative Branch: * Description: Bicameral Parliament consists of: Senate or Senat (99 seats; 66 members indirectly elected by the National Assembly and members of municipal, autonomous districts, and regional councils, and 33 members appointed by the president; members serve 5-year terms) National Assembly (255 seats - 254 for 2021-2026 [tel:20212026] term; members directly elected in single- and multi-seat constituencies by simple majority vote to serve 5-year terms) * Elections: * Senate - last held on 16 September 2023 (next to be held in September 2028) * National Assembly - last held on 6 March 2021 (next to be held on 31 March 2026) * Election Results: - Senate - percent by party/coalition NA; seats by party/coalition - RHDP 56, PDCI-RDA 6, independent 2, vacant 2; * Composition: men 54, women 10, percent of women 15.6% (2 seats vacant); * note - 33 members appointed; RHDP 25, independent 8 * National Assembly - percent of vote by party/coalition - RHDP 49.2%, PDCI-RRA-EDS 16.5%, DPIC 6%, TTB 2.1%, IPF 2%, other 24.2%; seats by party/coalition - RHDP, 137, PDCI-RRA-EDS 50, DPIC 23, EDS 8, TTB 8, IPF 2, independent 26, vacant 1; composition as of January 2024 - men 220, women 34, percent of women 13.4%; * Note: total Parliament percent of women 12.4% Judicial Branch: * office: judges nominated by the Superior Council of the Magistrature, a 7-member body consisting of the national president (chairman), 3 "bench" judges, and 3 public prosecutors; judges appointed for life * Subordinate courts: Courts of Appeal (organized into civil, criminal, and social chambers); first instance courts; peace courts Regions or States: 12 districts and 2 autonomous districts*; Abidjan*, Bas-Sassandra, Comoe, Denguele, Goh-Djiboua, Lacs, Lagunes, Montagnes, Sassandra-Marahoue, Savanes, Vallee du Bandama, Woroba, Yamoussoukro*, Zanzan Political Parties and Leaders: * African Peoples' Party-Cote d'Ivoire or PPA-CI [Laurent GBAGBO] * Democratic Party of Cote d'Ivoire or PDCI [Henri Konan BEDIE] * Ivorian Popular Front or FPI [Pascal Affi N'GUESSAN] * Liberty and Democracy for the Republic or LIDER [Mamadou KOULIBALY] * Movement of the Future Forces or MFA [Innocent Augustin ANAKY KOBENA] * Pan-African Congress for People's Justice and Equality or COJEP [Charles BLE GOUDE] * Rally of Houphouetists for Democracy and Peace or RHDP [Alassane Dramane OUATTARA] * Rally of the Republicans or RDR [Henriette DIABATE] * Together for Democracy and Sovereignty or EDS [Georges Armand OUEGNIN] * Together to Build (UDPCI, FPI,and allies) [Toikeuse MABRI] * Union for Cote d'Ivoire or UPCI [Gnamien KONAN] * Union for Democracy and Peace in Cote d'Ivoire or UDPCI [Albert Toikeusse MABRI] Suffrage: 18 years of age; universal Citizenship Criteria: * birth: No Citizenship by descent * only: At least one parent must be a citizen of Cote d'Ivoire Dual citizenship * recognized: No Residency requirement for * naturalization: 5 years CAPITAL & TIME Hide Capital Name * Yamoussoukro (legislative capital), Abidjan (administrative capital) * note - although Yamoussoukro has been the official capital since 1983, Abidjan remains the administrative capital as well as the officially designated economic capital * the US, like other countries, maintains its Embassy in Abidjan Capital - geographic coordinate 6 49 N, 5 16 W Capital Time Difference UTC 0 (5 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time) INTERNATIONAL ROLE Show 4 4 facts — expand for details. International Organization Participation: * ACP * AfDB * AU * ECOWAS * EITI (compliant country) * Entente * FAO * FZ * G-24 * G-77 * IAEA * IBRD * ICAO * ICC * ICCt * ICRM * IDA * IDB * IFAD * IFC * IFRCS * ILO * IMF * IMO * Interpol * IOC * IOM * IPU * ISO * ITSO * ITU * ITUC (NGOs) * MIGA * MINUSCA * MONUSCO * NAM * OIC * OIF * OPCW * UN * UNCTAD * UNESCO * UNHCR * UNHRC * UNIDO * UNMISS * Union Latina * UNWTO * UPU * WADB (regional) * WAEMU * WCO * WFTU (NGOs) * WHO * WIPO * WMO * WTO International Law Organization Participation: Accepts compulsory ICJ jurisdiction with reservations; accepts ICCt jurisdiction Diplomatic Representation from US: * Chief of Mission: Ambassador Jessica Davis BA (since 2 March 2023) * Embassy: B.P. 730 Abidjan Cidex 03 * Mailing Address: 2010 Abidjan Place, Washington DC 20521-2010 [tel:205212010] * Telephone: [225] 27-22-49-40-00 [tel:2722494000] * FAX: [225] 27-22-49-43-23 [tel:2722494323] * Email: AbjAmCit@state.gov * Website: https://ci.usembassy.gov/ [https://ci.usembassy.gov/] Diplomatic Representation in the US: * Chief of Mission: Ambassador Ibrahima TOURE (since 13 January 2022) * Chancery: 2424 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008 * Telephone: [1] (202) 797-0300 [tel:2027970300] * FAX: [1] (202) 462-9444 [tel:2024629444] * Email: info@ambacidc.org GEOGRAPHY & ENVIRONMENT IN IVORY COAST: PLANNING NOTES 187 words of country-specific briefing for moving to Ivory Coast. Figures that affect visas or tax should still be checked on official sites. Geography & environment in Ivory Coast for people weighing a move, not a tourist recap. The notes below use Ivory Coast-specific planning fields. Detailed profile figures sit in the Key facts section under this topic. Ivory Coast's capital is Yamoussoukro (legislative capital), Abidjan (administrative capital); note - although Yamoussoukro has been the official capital since 1983, Abidjan remains the administrative capital as well in Western Africa, Africa. Traffic keeps to the right. Geography here is for settlement planning: climate, distance to work, and which city you can actually afford, not a travel brochure. The southern third of the country is largely covered by tropical rain forest. A network of interconnecting lagoons parallels the coast from the Ghanaian border 322 kilometers (200 miles) west When a number on this page could change a visa or tax outcome, open https://snedai.com/ (Ministère de l'Intérieur et de la Sécurité de la Côte d'Ivoire) and match the current instruction. MigrantIQ is a planning aid, not a government filing system. Key facts for this topic cover: Location & size; Physical geography; Climate & time; Climate; Environment. Expand each card for the structured figures. KEY FACTS: GEOGRAPHY & ENVIRONMENT LOCATION & SIZE Show 8 8 facts — expand for details. Geographic Location Africa Geographic Coordinates 8 00 N, 5 00 W Total Area 124,503 Square Miles 322,463 Square Kilometers Land Area 122,781 Square Miles 318,003 Square Kilometers Water Area 1,722 Square Miles 4,460 Square Kilometers Land Boundaries 1,932 Miles 3,110 Kilometers Border Countries Burkina Faso 584 km, Ghana 668 km, Guinea 610 km, Liberia 716 km, Mali 532 km Coastline 320 Miles 515 Kilometers PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY Show 6 6 facts — expand for details. Terrain Mostly flat to undulating plains; mountains in northwest Highest Point 1,752 Meters Highest Point Location Mont Nimba 1,752 m Lowest Point Location Gulf of Guinea 0 m Natural Resources Petroleum, natural gas, diamonds, manganese, iron ore, cobalt, bauxite, copper, hydropower Irrigated Land 281 Square Miles 727 Square Kilometers CLIMATE & TIME Hide Time Zone UTC 0 (5 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time) CLIMATE Show 5 5 facts — expand for details. Climate In the south, the tropical climate keeps temperatures between 24°C (75°F) and 32°C (90°F). The southern region features two rainy seasons, May to July and September to December. Humidity averages 85%. Over half the average annual precipitation (208 cm or 82 inches in Abidjan) falls in May, June, and July. Even then, however, the sun often shines. Temperatures vary in the north from 24°C to over 37°C (100°F). The northern region's one rainy season, May-October, averages 130 cm (51 inches) annual rainfall with 71% average humidity. Terrain Mostly flat to undulating plains; mountains in northwest Location Western Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Ghana and Liberia Total Area 124,503 Square Miles 322,463 Square Kilometers Border Countries Burkina Faso 584 km, Ghana 668 km, Guinea 610 km, Liberia 716 km, Mali 532 km ENVIRONMENT Hide Environment - Current Issues Deforestation (most of the country's forests - once the largest in West Africa - have been heavily logged) water pollution from sewage and industrial and agricultural effluents Environment - International Agreements Party to: Biodiversity, Climate Change, Climate Change-Kyoto Protocol, Desertification, Endangered Species, Hazardous Wastes, Law of the Sea, Marine Dumping, Ozone Layer Protection, Ship Pollution, Tropical Timber 83, Tropical Timber 94, Wetlands, Whaling Signed, but not ratified: none of the selected agreements TRADE IN IVORY COAST: PLANNING NOTES 167 words of country-specific briefing for moving to Ivory Coast. Figures that affect visas or tax should still be checked on official sites. Trade in Ivory Coast for people weighing a move, not a tourist recap. The notes below use Ivory Coast-specific planning fields. Detailed profile figures sit in the Key facts section under this topic. Trade figures for Ivory Coast help explain which industries hire, which ports matter, and how imported goods show up in grocery prices. Settlements and contracts usually run in XOF. They are not a visa pathway. Work permission still depends on the destination's immigration rules. The southern third of the country is largely covered by tropical rain forest. A network of interconnecting lagoons parallels the coast from the Ghanaian border 322 kilometers (200 miles) west When a number on this page could change a visa or tax outcome, open https://snedai.com/ (Ministère de l'Intérieur et de la Sécurité de la Côte d'Ivoire) and match the current instruction. MigrantIQ is a planning aid, not a government filing system. Key facts for this topic cover: Trade overview; Trading partners; Partners (summary). Expand each card for the structured figures. KEY FACTS: TRADE TRADE OVERVIEW Show 4 4 facts — expand for details. Exports $11,730,000,000 (USD) Imports $8,966,000,000 (USD) Major Exports Cocoa, coffee, timber, petroleum, cotton, bananas, pineapples, palm oil, fish Major Imports Fuel, capital equipment, foodstuffs TRADING PARTNERS Hide Top Export Partners US 8.5%, Netherlands 6.2%, France 5.6%, Germany 5.6%, Nigeria 5.5%, Burkina Faso 5.5%, Belgium 5.3%, India 4.6%, Ghana 4.4%, Switzerland 4.1% Top Import Partners Nigeria 21.9%, China 14.4%, France 11.4%, Bahamas, The 5% PARTNERS (SUMMARY) Hide Export Partners US 8.5%, Netherlands 6.2%, France 5.6%, Germany 5.6%, Nigeria 5.5%, Burkina Faso 5.5%, Belgium 5.3%, India 4.6%, Ghana 4.4%, Switzerland 4.1% Import Partners Nigeria 21.9%, China 14.4%, France 11.4%, Bahamas, The 5% TRAVEL & SAFETY IN IVORY COAST: PLANNING NOTES 243 words of country-specific briefing for moving to Ivory Coast. Figures that affect visas or tax should still be checked on official sites. Travel & safety in Ivory Coast for people weighing a move, not a tourist recap. The notes below use Ivory Coast-specific planning fields. Detailed profile figures sit in the Key facts section under this topic. Safety in Ivory Coast is local. Neighbourhood, night transport, and documentation checks matter more than a single country score. Tap water is listed as generally safe in the planning dataset. Healthcare system type: Universal/Insurance. Immigrant health access note: Limited. Health coverage waiting period in the dataset: 180 days. Read current travel advice from your origin government before you book. The southern third of the country is largely covered by tropical rain forest. A network of interconnecting lagoons parallels the coast from the Ghanaian border 322 kilometers (200 miles) west Early practical steps people actually use in Ivory Coast include: Confirm visa status and entry conditions before booking travel; Prepare temporary housing and proof of address where required; Set up local phone, banking, tax, and health coverage steps; Save emergency numbers, official portals, and scam-reporting channels. Treat the list as a reminder, not a filing checklist. When a number on this page could change a visa or tax outcome, open https://snedai.com/ (Ministère de l'Intérieur et de la Sécurité de la Côte d'Ivoire) and match the current instruction. MigrantIQ is a planning aid, not a government filing system. Key facts for this topic cover: Before you travel; Crime & law; Health & roads. Expand each card for the structured figures. KEY FACTS: TRAVEL & SAFETY BEFORE YOU TRAVEL Show 2 2 facts — expand for details. Country Description Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) is a developing country on the western coast of Africa. The official capital is Yamoussoukro, but Abidjan is the largest city, the main commercial center, and the location of the Ivoirian government and the U.S. Embassy. The official language is French; English is not widely used. Côte d’Ivoire is a republic whose constitution provides for separate branches of government under a strong president. Under the direction of President Allasane Ouattara since his inauguration in May 2011, the Government of Côte d’Ivoire continues to move forward with a broad range of programs that have increased the country’s security and improved the economic climate. Over a decade of political unrest and violence began in 1999, culminating in the 2010-11 post-electoral crisis that was precipitated by former President Laurent Gbagbo’s refusal to accept the outcome of the 2010 election. Since the Ouattara administration assumed office, the country has largely returned to stability. The U.S. Embassy is a fully accompanied post, allowing minor dependents of U.S. government employees to reside at post. Similarly, the United Nations allows its employees to have their families in Abidjan. The African Development Bank is in the process of returning to Abidjan from its temporary headquarters in Tunis. Schools, businesses, the airport, and seaport operate normally. however the government in Côte d’Ivoire has limited capacity to provide basic services to the Ivoirian population, particularly those related to safety and security issues. Police and gendarmes are not always able to fulfill their public security mandates due to inadequate training and an acute lack of resources, such as weapons, transportation, and communications equipment. Despite numerous positive developments across virtually all sectors, anti-government elements continue to pose a threat, and attacked government installations several times in 2012. Tourist facilities in and near Abidjan, the commercial capital, are good; accommodations in many other locations are limited in quality and availability. Safety & Security Since President Ouattara fully assumed office in May 2011, , incidents of political violence have gradually decreased, but some political tensions still persist with Gbagbo supporters launching violent attacks near the Liberian border in early 2013. Côte d’Ivoire has taken a lead in the military intervention in Mali against Islamist extremists and there is concern that Côte d’Ivoire could become a target itself. In March a cell of ten Egyptians believed to be planning attacks on French interests in Côte d’Ivoire was disrupted in a joint French-Ivoirian security operation in Abidjan.. Côte d’Ivoire is initiating security sector reform and as such, its national police and gendarmerie are in a transitional period. The military often performs traditional civilian law enforcement functions for which is it not properly trained. Military, gendarme, and police forces were killed in attacks by both anti-government and criminal elements in 2012 and 2013. The Embassy’s ability to provide consular services outside of the Abidjan area, including emergency assistance, is limited. Many areas of Côte d’Ivoire are difficult to access, and travel in these areas is hazardous. Outside the major cities, infrastructure is poor, medical care is limited, and there are few facilities for tourists. The U.S. Embassy in Abidjan and the Department of State continue to monitor the security situation in Côte d’Ivoire closely. U.S. citizens are reminded that even demonstrations and/or political events intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and possibly escalate into violence. U.S. citizens are urged to avoid the areas of demonstrations, and to exercise caution if within the vicinity of any demonstrations or political events. U.S. citizens in Côte d’Ivoire are advised to stay abreast of media coverage of local events and to remain aware of their surroundings at all times. U.S. citizens should avoid crowds, be aware of their surroundings, and use common sense to avoid situations and locations that could be dangerous. Swimming in coastal waters is dangerous and strongly discouraged, even for excellent swimmers. The ocean currents along the coast are powerful and treacherous, and several people drown each year. CRIME & LAW Show 2 2 facts — expand for details. Crime * includes: Abidjan Police Prefecture /Emergency * Number: 225- 20-22-16-33 [tel:22520221633]/16-87 and 225- 20-21-00-70 [tel:22520210070] Ministry of Interior and * Security: 225-20-25-20-03 [tel:22520252003] Credit card use in Côte d’Ivoire is limited, particularly outside Abidjan, and credit card fraud is an increasing problem. Business fraud is common and the perpetrators often target foreigners. Schemes previously associated with Nigeria are now prevalent in Côte d’Ivoire, and pose a risk of grave financial loss. Typically these scams begin with unsolicited communication (usually by e-mail) from strangers who promise quick financial gain, often by transferring large sums of money or valuables out of the country, but then require a series of "advance fees" to be paid, such as fees for legal documents or taxes. A common variation is the scammer’s claim to be a refugee or émigré of a prominent West African family, who needs assistance transferring large sums of cash. Another common scam involves alleged victims of a serious accident or injury in need of money for life-saving medical care. Still other variations appear to be legitimate business deals that require advance payments o Criminal Penalties While traveling in Côte d'Ivoire, you are subject to its laws even if you are a U.S. citizen. Foreign laws and legal systems can be vastly different than our own. It is illegal to take pictures of certain sensitive installations, including military sites, government buildings such as radio and television stations, the Presidency building, the airport, and the DeGaulle and Houphouet-Boigny bridges in Abidjan. In some places, driving under the influence could land you immediately in jail. These criminal penalties will vary from country to country. There are also some things that might be legal in the country you visit, but still illegal in the United States. For example, if you buy pirated goods you can be prosecuted under U.S. law. Engaging in sexual conduct with children or using or disseminating child pornography in a foreign country is a crime prosecutable in the United States. If you break local laws in Côte d'Ivoire, your U.S. citizenship will not help you avoid arrest or prosecution. Persons violating Ivoirian laws, even unknowingly, may be expelled, arrested, or imprisoned. Penalties for possessing, using, or trafficking in illegal drugs in Côte d'Ivoire are severe, and convicted offenders can expect long jail sentences and heavy fines. Under the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, if you are arrested in Côte d'Ivoire, you may request that police, prison officials, and other authorities alert the U.S. embassy of your arrest. You may also ask that they forward communications to the U.S. embassy on your behalf. HEALTH & ROADS Show 2 2 facts — expand for details. Medical Facilities Abidjan has privately-run medical and dental facilities that are adequate, but do not fully meet U.S. standards. Good physician specialists can be found, although few speak English. While pharmacies are well-stocked with medications produced in Europe, newer drugs may not be available. If you plan a lengthy trip to Côte d’Ivoire, you should bring enough medication to last the entire stay, not just a prescription, in your carry-on luggage. Medical care outside of Abidjan is extremely limited. Malaria is a serious health problem in Côte d’Ivoire. All of the following antimalarial drugs are effective options for preventing malaria in Côte d'Ivoire: Atovaquone-proguanil, doxycycline, or mefloquine. Note: Chloroquine is NOT an effective antimalarial drug in Côte d'Ivoire and should not be taken to prevent malaria in this region. Remember to start malaria prophylaxis treatment prior to arriving in country. Bring enough medications with you for the duration of your stay since you might not readily find the medications locally. For more information on malaria, including protective measures, visit the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) web site. Dengue, filariasis, leishmaniasis, onchocerciasis (river blindness), and African trypanosomiasis (African sleeping sickness) are other diseases carried by insects that also occur in Côte d’Ivoire. Protecting yourself against insect bites will help to prevent these diseases. There are yearly cholera outbreaks. The risk of contracting acute watery diarrhea or cholera can be significantly reduced by drinking purified water, bleaching produce, and eating meat and seafood that are thoroughly cooked and hot. Tuberculosis is an increasingly serious health concern in Côte d’Ivoire. For further information, please consult the CDC's information on TB. Traffic Safety While in Côte d'Ivoire, you may encounter road conditions that differ significantly from those in the United States. The information below concerning Côte d’Ivoire is provided for general reference only. Serious traffic accidents, one of the greatest threats to U.S. citizens in Côte d’Ivoire, occur regularly in Abidjan and throughout the country. Unsafe road conditions, unskilled drivers, and poorly maintained and overloaded vehicles create hazardous driving conditions. Speed limits, lane markings, and signals are not respected, and drivers do not yield for pedestrians or bicyclists. Drive defensively, watch out for public transportation vehicles that stop and start without warning, and be especially cautious at intersections because traffic lights often malfunction. If you drive at night, beware of vehicles without headlights or taillights, and pedestrians and bicycles along the roadside. In case of an accident, do not move your vehicle until a police officer tells you to do so. However, if there is no other vehicle to take the injured to a hospital, or if you believe your life is in danger from others at the site of the accident, go to the nearest hospital or police station. Abidjan has a poor public transportation system; if you choose to travel by bus despite the risks, the “Express” line is believed to be the safest and most reliable. In Abidjan, taxis are readily available, inexpensive (metered), but poorly maintained and notorious for not respecting the rules of the road. There have been reports of robberies in metered or orange taxis, though widely thought to be the most secure form of public transportation. Communal taxis (“woro-woros”), used only within the limits of each commune, are not metered and are dangerous. Do not use local vans ("Gbaka") because they are frequently involved in accidents. While carjacking incidents are not as frequent as in other high-crime cities, they do occur, including vehicles with diplomatic plates. The INFRASTRUCTURE IN IVORY COAST: PLANNING NOTES 168 words of country-specific briefing for moving to Ivory Coast. Figures that affect visas or tax should still be checked on official sites. Infrastructure in Ivory Coast for people weighing a move, not a tourist recap. The notes below use Ivory Coast-specific planning fields. Detailed profile figures sit in the Key facts section under this topic. Infrastructure in Ivory Coast affects commute time, remote work, and whether a city is livable in the first 90 days. Typical internet speed in the dataset is 8 Mbps. Airports, rail, and roads on this page are inventory, not a promise that your neighbourhood is well served. The southern third of the country is largely covered by tropical rain forest. A network of interconnecting lagoons parallels the coast from the Ghanaian border 322 kilometers (200 miles) west When a number on this page could change a visa or tax outcome, open https://snedai.com/ (Ministère de l'Intérieur et de la Sécurité de la Côte d'Ivoire) and match the current instruction. MigrantIQ is a planning aid, not a government filing system. Key facts for this topic cover: Transportation; Pipelines; Communications; Energy. Expand each card for the structured figures. KEY FACTS: INFRASTRUCTURE TRANSPORTATION Show 8 8 facts — expand for details. Airports - total 27 Airports with Paved Runways 7 Heliports 1 Railways 410 Miles 660 Kilometers Roadways- total 50,950 Miles 81,996 Kilometers Roadways- paved 4,040 Miles 6,502 Kilometers Waterways 609 Miles 980 Kilometers Ports and Terminals Abidjan, Aboisso, Dabou, San-Pedro PIPELINES Show 5 5 facts — expand for details. Pipelines: Condensate 63 Miles 101 Kilometers Pipelines: Gas 159 Miles 256 Kilometers Pipelines: Oil 73 Miles 118 Kilometers Pipelines: Oil/Gas/Water 3 Miles 5 Kilometers Pipelines: Water 4 Miles 7 Kilometers COMMUNICATIONS Show 7 7 facts — expand for details. Telephones 282,100 Cell Phones 7,050,000 Internet Users 300,000 Internet Country Code .ci Internet Hosts 9,865 Broadcast Media * 2 state-owned TV stations * no private terrestrial TV stations, but satellite TV subscription service is available * 2 state-owned radio stations * some private radio stations * transmissions of several international broadcasters are available Telephone System * Assessment: Well-developed by African standards; telecommunications sector privatized in the late 1990s and operational fixed-lines have increased since that time with two fixed-line providers operating over open-wire lines, microwave radio relay, and fiber-optics; 90% digitalized * Domestic: With multiple mobile-cellular service providers competing in the market, usage has increased sharply to roughly 80 per 100 persons * international: country code - 225; landing point for the SAT-3/WASC fiber-optic submarine cable that provides connectivity to Europe and Asia; satellite earth stations - 2 Intelsat (1 Atlantic Ocean and 1 Indian Ocean) ENERGY Show 11 11 facts — expand for details. Electricity Consumption- Kilowatt Hours (kWh) 3,231,000,000 Electricity Exports- Kilowatt Hours (kWh) 772,000,000 Electricity Production- Kilowatt Hours (kWh) 5,275,000,000 Natural Gas Consumption - Kilowatt Hours (kWh) 1,500,000,000 Natural Gas Production- Cubic Meters (cu m) 1,500,000,000 Natural Gas Reserves- Cubic Meters (cu m) 28,320,000,000 Oil Consumption- Barrels Per Day (bbl/day) 24,630 Oil Exports- Barrels Per Day (bbl/day) 32,190 Oil Imports- Barrels Per Day (bbl/day) 49,780 Oil Production- Barrels Per Day (bbl/day) 32,900 Oil Reserves- Barrels Per Day (bbl/day) 100,000,000 NATIONAL SYMBOLS IN IVORY COAST: PLANNING NOTES 150 words of country-specific briefing for moving to Ivory Coast. Figures that affect visas or tax should still be checked on official sites. National symbols in Ivory Coast for people weighing a move, not a tourist recap. The notes below use Ivory Coast-specific planning fields. Detailed profile figures sit in the Key facts section under this topic. National symbols for Ivory Coast are background for civic life and ceremonies. They do not change visa rules. Use the government and visa pages for status, work, and stay conditions. The southern third of the country is largely covered by tropical rain forest. A network of interconnecting lagoons parallels the coast from the Ghanaian border 322 kilometers (200 miles) west When a number on this page could change a visa or tax outcome, open https://snedai.com/ (Ministère de l'Intérieur et de la Sécurité de la Côte d'Ivoire) and match the current instruction. MigrantIQ is a planning aid, not a government filing system. Key facts for this topic cover: National anthem. Expand each card for the structured figures. KEY FACTS: NATIONAL SYMBOLS NATIONAL ANTHEM Show 3 3 facts — expand for details. Anthem History It was adopted in 1960 and remains the national anthem, even though the capital city is no longer Abidjan. The words are by Mathieu Ekra, Joachim Bony, and Pierre Marie Coty. Coty also composed the music along with Pierre Michel Pango. Anthem Lyrics L'Abidjanaise (Song of Abidjan) French lyrics Salut ô terre d'espérance; Pays de l'hospitalité. Tes légions remplies de vaillance Ont relevé ta dignité. Tes fils, chère Côte d'Ivoire, Fiers artisans de ta grandeur, Tous rassemblés pour ta gloire Te bâtiront dans le bonheur. Fiers Ivoiriens, le pays nous appelle. Si nous avons dans la paix ramené la liberté, Notre devoir sera d'être un modèle De l'espérance promise à l'humanité, En forgeant, unie dans la foi nouvelle, La patrie de la vraie fraternité. Anthem Lyrics English We salute thee, land of hope, Country of hospitality; Thy gallant legions Have restored thy dignity. Beloved Ivory Coast, thy sons, Proud builders of thy greatness, All gathered together for thy glory, In joy will construct thee. Proud citizens of the Ivory Coast, the country calls us. If we have brought back liberty peacefully, It will be our duty to be an example Of the hope promised to humanity, Forging, united in new faith, The homeland of true brotherhood. SOURCES & REFERENCES FOR IVORY COAST Country data is a planning aid. Official government sources override MigrantIQ summaries for immigration, legal, tax, health, and emergency rules. * MigrantIQ country profile Summary profile maintained for planning. Last updated 2026-05-07. * World Bank and public data sources Used for economic and country-level indicators where available. * Numbeo and public cost datasets Used for cost-of-living signals for Ivory Coast where available. FOREIGN EMBASSIES IN IVORY COAST 51 active diplomatic missions in our directory. Sample listings below. * Consulate General of Denmark in Abidjan, Cotedivoire [/embassies/mission/denmark-in-cote-d-ivoire-abidjan-consulate-general/] — 🇩🇰 Denmark, Abidjan * Consulate of Austria in Abidjan, Cotedivoire [/embassies/mission/austria-in-cote-d-ivoire-abidjan-consulate/] — 🇦🇹 Austria, Abidjan * Consulate of Capeverde in Abidjan, Cotedivoire [/embassies/mission/cabo-verde-in-cote-d-ivoire-abidjan-consulate/] — 🇨🇻 Cape Verde, Abidjan * Consulate of Madagascar in Abidjan, Cotedivoire [/embassies/mission/madagascar-in-cote-d-ivoire-abidjan-consulate/] — 🇲🇬 Madagascar, Abidjan * Embassy of Algeria in Abidjan, Cotedivoire [/embassies/mission/algeria-in-cote-d-ivoire-abidjan-embassy/] — 🇩🇿 Algeria, Abidjan Browse all embassies in Ivory Coast → [/embassies/in/cote-d-ivoire/] Feedback Was this guide helpful? Your answer helps us improve guides and update priority. YesNo Summarize this page with AI Opens your assistant with a pre-filled prompt (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude). Gemini uses Google AI Mode. Ask AI ↗ Not affiliated with any AI platform. Always verify immigration rules on official government sites. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT MOVING TO IVORY COAST WHAT TYPES OF VISAS ARE AVAILABLE FOR MOVING TO IVORY COAST? Ivory Coast offers various visa options, including Business/Investor Visas, Work Permits (Carte de Séjour), Family/Spouse Visas, Permanent Residency, Student Visas, and Tourist/Visitor Visas. It's important to choose the right visa based on your purpose of stay. HOW CAN I FIND HOUSING IN IVORY COAST? Finding housing in Ivory Coast can be done through local real estate agents, online listings, or community bulletin boards. It's advisable to explore different neighborhoods and consider factors like proximity to work or schools. WHAT SHOULD I KNOW ABOUT THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM IN IVORY COAST? Ivory Coast has a universal healthcare system, but access for immigrants may be limited. 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