Ivory Coast travel advice

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK advises against all travel to Ivory Coast. The security situation following the disputed Presidential election on 28 November continues to be extremely volatile. Due to the escalating tension and threat of widespread instability and violence throughout the country, including significant military activity, British nationals are advised to stay at home.

On 4 December 2010, an inauguration ceremony was held to install Laurent Gbagbo as President, following the Constitutional Court  judgement on 3 December 2010 overturning the conclusions of the Independent Electoral Commission on the second round of the Presidential Elections. Travellers are advised to take a high degree of vigilance, and to avoid all demonstrations and gatherings.

There is an underlying threat from terrorism. Attacks (although unlikely) could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers.

This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organisations for the latest travel advice:

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel