Cote d Ivoire Travel Advisory 2026

Current U.S. State Department advisory

Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. Most popular travel destinations worldwide sit at this level. Advisory as of February 17, 2026.

Official source: travel.state.gov

US vs UK: how the advice compares

🇺🇸 United States — travel.state.gov

Level 2· Exercise Increased Caution

Level 2 of 4 · as of February 17, 2026

🇬🇧 United Kingdom — FCDO (GOV.UK)

Advises against all travel to parts of the country

Last updated May 29, 2026 · gov.uk advice

Latest UK update note: “Addition of information about heightened health screening measures for those entering Côte d'Ivoire from Ebola-affected regions ('Entry requirements' page).”

See all countries where the two governments disagree on the US vs UK comparison page.

Advisory level timeline

February 17, 2026 — current
Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Latest official advisory as captured in our snapshot.
No advisory level changes recorded for Cote d Ivoire since we began tracking in July 2026. We log every future change here, with dates and official change notes.

Is Cote d Ivoire safe? What the official advisory says

There was no change to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated.

Exercise increased caution in Côte d’Ivoire due to crime, terrorism, unrest, health , and piracy in nearby waters. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.

Do Not Travel to the northern border region due to risks of crime and terrorism .

Advisory summary

Do not travel to the northern border region of Côte d’Ivoire for any reason.

U.S. government employee travel restrictions

The U.S. government has a limited ability to provide routine or emergency services to U.S. citizens outside of Abidjan. U.S. government employees working in Côte d’Ivoire are not allowed to drive outside major cities at night and require two-car convoys for official travel outside of coastal and major north/south highways. U.S. citizens are advised to take the same precautions.

Crime

Crime continues to be a concern in Côte d’Ivoire. Violent crime, including carjacking, robbery, and home invasion, is common in some areas. Local police often lack resources to respond to serious crimes. Stay aware of your surroundings in urban areas and crowded markets. Police roadblocks may be present throughout the country, and though not common recently, unofficial roadblocks may be encountered in some locations.

Terrorism

There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity, in Côte d’Ivoire. Visit the U.S. Department of State's country reports on terrorism to learn more.

Terrorists may attack without warning:

Spots frequented by foreigners anywhere in the country
Night clubs

Condensed from the official State Department advisory of February 17, 2026 — read the full advisory before you travel.

Cote d Ivoire travel advisory FAQ

What is the current travel advisory level for Cote d Ivoire?

As of February 17, 2026, the U.S. State Department rates Cote d Ivoire at Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. Most popular travel destinations worldwide sit at this level.

What does Level 2 mean?

Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) — Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. Most popular travel destinations worldwide sit at this level.

When did the Cote d Ivoire travel advisory last change?

The current advisory was published on February 17, 2026. No level changes have been recorded since we began tracking in July 2026 — this page will log every future change.

Does the UK government agree with the US advisory for Cote d Ivoire?

The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) position: Advises against all travel to parts of the country (last updated May 29, 2026). The US and UK use different systems — the US assigns a 1–4 level, while the UK either advises against travel (entirely or in part) or issues no overall warning.