Ivory Coast passport Visa extension: fees, rules and process

For travellers from Ivory Coast, the Visa extension is the simplest way to stay longer: no airport, no bus, just a 30 day extension processed while you remain in the UAE. At White Sky Travel a 30 day extension is AED 1,200, processed in around two to three working days, with every step on WhatsApp. Read on for the rules that apply to Ivory Coast passports: cost, number of extensions, timing, documents and the exit routes once the maximum is reached.

Quick answer: a Visa extension for a Ivory Coast passport costs AED 1,200 per 30 days and is processed inside the UAE in two to three working days. A 30 day visa can be extended three times and a 60 day visa twice, up to a total stay of 120 days. Apply at least five to seven days before expiry, and note that the extension must be processed by the agency that issued the original visa.

Visa extension explained for Ivory Coast travellers

A Visa extension is an extension of the current permit; the visa number stays the same and the expiry date moves forward by 30 days. The application is submitted to immigration through the same agency account that issued your original visa, and once approved the new expiry date is recorded against your Ivory Coast passport. Nothing physical happens on your side; you continue your visit and we send the approved extension on WhatsApp.

This is different from an airport to airport visa change or a visa change by bus to Oman, both of which involve leaving the UAE and returning on a completely new tourist visa. Wherever a Ivory Coast citizen is still within the extension limits, this is the option we recommend before anything else.

Eligibility for Ivory Coast passport holders

Three factors decide whether a Ivory Coast passport holder can extend: the visa type, the number of extensions already taken, and the issuing agency. We check the position for Ivory Coast passports on WhatsApp and advise the right route: extension, airport to airport or bus.

• Tourist visa holders with extensions remaining: up to three on a 30 day visa and up to two on a 60 day visa.
• Visitors who have not reached 120 days in the UAE on the current visa.
• Those whose visa came from White Sky Travel, since extensions run through the issuing account under immigration rules.

Where another agency issued the visa, either contact them for the extension or book an exit route with us: airport to airport at AED 1,550 or the Oman bus from AED 1,000, both of which issue a new 60 day visa whatever the original source. Visas issued on arrival and residence visas cannot be extended through this service.

How much does a Visa extension cost?

Each 30 day extension costs AED 1,200, and unlike a new visa the fee does not change by nationality, so Ivory Coast passports pay the standard rate.

• 1 month extension inside the UAE: AED 1,200
• 2 month extension: AED 2,400, issued as two separate 30 day approvals

The charge covers immigration and processing costs and is not refundable if the extension is refused. If a fine has accrued, it is paid to immigration in addition to the extension fee. For 30 extra days the extension is cheaper and simpler than any exit route; for a full 60 days with no extensions remaining, the airport to airport change or the bus route becomes the better buy for Ivory Coast travellers.

Instalment plans for UAE residents

Residents of the UAE booking for Ivory Coast visitors can use Tabby for up to 12 months, Tamara with extendable repayment, or a UAE credit card with 3, 6, 9 or 12 month terms set by the card issuer. Everyone else is sent a secure payment link online. We extend spouses and children together and apply one instalment plan to the combined fee.

Paperwork for a Visa extension

The document list for an extension is short, because immigration already holds your details from the original visa. Send these on WhatsApp:

1. A scan of the passport, valid for a minimum of six months.
2. A colour passport size photo on a white background, without glasses.
3. A copy of your current UAE visit visa, so we can confirm the issue date, the expiry date and how many extensions have already been used.

You will not be asked for financial documents, a hotel booking or a ticket to extend. In rare cases immigration asks for something extra; if so, we let Ivory Coast applicants know straight away.

How to apply for a Visa extension from Ivory Coast

1. Message +971 52 292 1011 or +971 4 220 2133 on WhatsApp five to seven days ahead of expiry with your documents. We review them and confirm eligibility within hours.
2. Make the payment through the link we send. We submit as soon as it is confirmed.
3. We submit the extension to immigration and keep you updated. Most Ivory Coast applications are approved within two to three working days, though immigration may occasionally take longer.
4. We forward the extension PDF on WhatsApp; the new expiry date is on it, so keep it handy.

Timing your Visa extension

The extension must be submitted before the current visa expires; an expired visa cannot be extended. Allow five to seven days: two to three working days for processing, plus a buffer for weekends and holidays. Back to back extensions should each be filed a few days before the running expiry, always within the 120 day cap.

What happens if you miss the deadline

There is no grace period on a UAE visit visa. A fine of AED 50 applies for every day of overstay, the same flat rate across all visa types and emirates, and it starts the day after expiry. Overstays beyond 30 days additionally require an exit permit of roughly AED 250 to 300. Once expired, the visa cannot be extended. You settle the fine and use an exit route, airport to airport or bus, which we organise for Ivory Coast travellers.

Reaching the 120 day limit

The 120 day ceiling is absolute; after it, every Ivory Coast visitor has to exit. You can fly out and back the same day for AED 1,550, take the Oman bus from AED 1,000, return to Ivory Coast and reapply, or switch to residency if you have a sponsor. Air or bus, the result is a new 60 day visa, and we book either for Ivory Coast travellers on WhatsApp.

Mistakes to avoid

• Waiting until expiry day, which leaves no room for processing time.
• Not knowing who issued the visa. Ask the person who arranged it, since the extension has to go through that agency.
• Losing track of cumulative days. The 120 day cap runs from first entry, including every extension.
• A passport expiring soon. Renew it before applying.
• Applying with an arrival stamp or residency, which cannot be extended through an agency.

Questions Ivory Coast travellers ask us

Is extension without exit possible for Ivory Coast citizens?

You can. Ivory Coast passport holders on an agency issued 30 or 60 day visa extend in country as long as extensions remain, the 120 day limit is respected, and the issuing agency files the request.

What is the 1 month visa extension price in Dubai?

One month costs AED 1,200 and two months cost AED 2,400, issued as two 30 day extensions. The fee does not vary by nationality, so Ivory Coast passports pay the standard rate.

When will I receive the extension?

Expect two to three working days for a Ivory Coast passport, with a buffer for weekends and holidays.

How many extensions are allowed?

The limit is 120 days in total: three 30 day extensions on a 30 day visa, or two on a 60 day visa.

Can I extend a visa issued by another agency?

Extensions go through the issuer’s account, so a visa from another agency must be extended by them. Alternatively, we arrange an airport to airport change or the Oman bus, neither of which depends on who issued the first visa.

Can I stay a few days after expiry?

No. UAE visit and tourist visas have no grace period. A fine of AED 50 per day applies from the day after expiry, and overstays beyond 30 days also require an exit permit of about AED 250 to 300.

Can I extend visas for my family together?

Yes. Each family member pays AED 1,200 per extension, we file them together, and the total can be spread over instalments for UAE resident sponsors.

What happens if it is not approved?

Very few eligible extensions are refused. If yours is, the government fee cannot be refunded and you would exit via air or bus before the current visa runs out.

Contact us for a Visa extension

Message us on WhatsApp at +971 52 292 1011 or +971 4 220 2133 with your Ivory Coast passport scan and current visa, at least five to seven days before expiry. We will confirm eligibility, check who issued the visa, and send the payment link or instalment options within the hour. Our office is at Room 202, Royal Class Building, Dubai Investment Park 1, Dubai. Alongside extensions we handle A2A and bus visa changes, new visas, flights, hotels and travel insurance.