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Passport renewal in Côte d’Ivoire

Written from published rules on 28 August 2026. Not monitored for changes since. A starting point, not official advice — confirm anything that matters with Direction Générale de la Police Nationale (General Directorate of National Police).

Renewing an Ivorian passport requires submitting an application to the national police authority, typically managed through a dedicated biometric enrollment process. Applicants must present current identification and proof of citizenship to update their travel document.

Your timing

It is generally recommended to begin the renewal process at least 3 to 6 months before the current document expires. This buffer accounts for potential delays in biometric appointment availability and standard government processing times.

Start 90 days ahead

Processing times can fluctuate based on demand; initiating the process well in advance ensures travel plans remain unaffected.

The process

  1. 1Visit the official portal to create an account and fill out the online pre-enrollment form.
  2. 2Pay the required administrative fees online or through authorized payment channels.
  3. 3Schedule an appointment for the biometric enrollment session.
  4. 4Attend the appointment at the designated center to provide fingerprints, photos, and necessary physical documents.
  5. 5Monitor the status of the application via the official portal for notification of document readiness.
  6. 6Collect the new passport in person from the designated collection center.

What to bring

  • Current or expired passport
  • Birth certificate or extract of birth certificate
  • Proof of payment receipt
  • National ID card or certificate of nationality
  • Proof of residence or professional status, if applicable

Who handles it

Direction Générale de la Police Nationale (General Directorate of National Police)

https://www.snedai.com/

The fee is approximately 40,000 CFA francs; this amount should be confirmed via the official SNEDAI portal as policies may change.

What commonly goes wrong

  • Ensure all personal details on the application match existing civil registry documents exactly.
  • Verify that the chosen appointment location is officially recognized for passport processing.
  • Retain all receipts provided during the payment and enrollment stages as these are required for collection.

Sources

This guide is based on one official source.

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