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Italy

Art, history and la dolce vita on every corner

Capital
Rome
Currency
Euro (€)
Flight from Abidjan
From Abidjan (varies)
Time difference
GMT+1 (same as Cameroon)

Italy seen from Côte d'Ivoire: Art, history and la dolce vita on every corner Entry formalities, real budget, best seasons and what to do — tailored to a Ivorian passport.

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Formalities

The visa, step by step

Hard visa
How to apply
Allowed stay
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period (Schengen visa, type C)
Cost
€90 + service fee 11 300 XOF
Processing
Apply no earlier than 6 months and no later than 15 days before departure; decision usually within 15 days (up to 45)

How to apply

Short-stay Schengen visa (type C) to apply for in Côte d'Ivoire: lodge in Abidjan at VFS Global.

Required documents

  • Passport issued less than 10 years ago, valid 3 months beyond return, with 2 blank pages
  • Signed Schengen visa application form + passport photo
  • Travel medical insurance (minimum €30,000 cover, mandatory)
  • Round-trip booking and proof of accommodation (or invitation)
  • Proof of funds: last 3 bank statements
  • Proof of ties: employment and leave certificate, last 3 payslips (or equivalent)

Good to know

  • •Mandatory booking on the VFS portal; automatic waiting list since 17 Nov 2025.
  • •No Article 25a Visa Code measure targets this country as of 1 Oct 2026 (only The Gambia, Somalia and Guinea are targeted).
  • •A Schengen visa issued by one State is valid for the whole Schengen area: apply to the State of your main destination.
  • •EES in operation: fingerprints and photo are taken at the border on first entry (passports are no longer stamped).
  • •Keep a yellow fever certificate for the return: your country (Côte d'Ivoire) requires it from all arriving travellers.

Countdown checklist

Every step dated back from your departure.

Departing on
  1. J-60
    Check your passport

    Valid ≥ 6 months after return + 2 blank pages.

  2. J-46
    Gather the visa documents

    Passport issued less than 10 years ago, valid 3 months beyond return, with 2 blank pages · Signed Schengen visa application form + passport photo · Travel medical insurance (minimum €30,000 cover, mandatory) · Round-trip booking and proof of accommodation (or invitation) · Proof of funds: last 3 bank statements

  3. J-45
    Book the flight

    Best fares are usually gone 6–8 weeks out.

  4. J-36
    Submit the visa application

    Observed processing: Apply no earlier than 6 months and no later than 15 days before departure; decision usually within 15 days (up to 45) + safety margin.

  5. J-21
    Health: vaccines & yellow card

    Yellow fever often required; malaria prophylaxis depending on the area.

  6. J-3
    eSIM, insurance & money

    Data on landing, travel insurance, some cash.

  7. J-1
    Print / back up your documents

    Passport, visa, tickets, bookings (paper + phone).

Indicative lead times, computed with a safety margin from observed processing times. Reconfirm with official sources.

How much it costs

A one-week budget

Backpacker
372 000 FCFA
/ week, excl. flight
Comfort
750 000 FCFA
/ week, excl. flight

Round-trip flight from Abidjan

480 000 FCFA–780 000 FCFA

Flights from Abidjan (Air Côte d'Ivoire, ASKY, Ethiopian, Royal Air Maroc…), depending on the destination.

Indicative round-trip price: it varies widely by season, layover and how early you book.

Where the money goes (backpacker estimate)

🏨36 000 FCFA
🍽️19 200 FCFA
🚕8 400 FCFA
🎟️15 600 FCFA
Hostel
15 000 FCFA–25 200 FCFA
Mid-range
51 000 FCFA–90 000 FCFA
Nice hotel
120 000 FCFA–228 000 FCFA
Tailored

Budget simulator

Comfort level
Estimated total budget
852 000 FCFA
Must-sees

What to do there

1

Visit the Colosseum and Roman Forum

The heart of ancient Rome, gladiators and emperors told in stone.

2

Discover the Vatican

St Peter's Basilica, the museums and Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel.

3

Wander Florence

The Duomo, the Uffizi Gallery and Michelangelo's David, cradle of the Renaissance.

4

Glide through Venice

The Grand Canal by vaporetto, St Mark's Square and hidden alleys.

5

Taste real Neapolitan pizza

In Naples, the wood-fired Margherita pizza in its hometown.

6

Toss a coin in the Trevi Fountain

The Roman tradition said to guarantee a return to Italy.

Itinerary

One week, day by day

  1. D1

    Day 1: Arrive in Rome, stroll to the Pantheon and an evening at the Trevi Fountain.

  2. D2

    Day 2: Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.

  3. D3

    Day 3: Vatican: St Peter's Basilica, museums and the Sistine Chapel.

  4. D4

    Day 4: High-speed train to Florence, the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio.

  5. D5

    Day 5: Uffizi Gallery and a possible side trip to Pisa.

  6. D6

    Day 6: Train to Venice, the Grand Canal and St Mark's Square.

  7. D7

    Day 7: Last canals, shopping and the return flight.

✓

Travel checklist

A printable list (or save as PDF) so you forget nothing.

Travel checklist — Italie

Before you leave

What to pack

Visa sources: ambabidjan.esteri.it · ambabidjan.esteri.it · home-affairs.ec.europa.eu

Indicative data (October 2026), reliability haute. Visa rules, prices and timelines change: always confirm with official sources before booking.

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