Visa Fees

Once you have made your application, you will need to pay your visa application fee. If you are applying online for your visa, your payment will be made as part of this process. If you download the form to print and bring to the Visa Application Centre, payment can be made at the time of your appointment.

Services Fees: 14450 CFA

	VISA FEE (EURO)	VISA FEE (CFA)
For Adults	80	53000
For Age 06 to 12	40	26500
For Below age 6	0	0

Document Requirements

Please click here for a list of documents required.

Please note that all documents should be in original and if you require it to be returned to you a photocopy must also be submitted.

The Embassy reserves the right to request additional documents.

Important: Please note that applications with an incomplete set of documents will not be accepted.For general information on visa regulations, categories and requirements please visit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ website.

Photo Specifications

The photo must:

• be in sharp focus, clear and with good contrasts
• be printed on high quality photo paper with high solution
• be in colour
• be 35–40 mm in width
• be maximum 6 months old and resemble the applicant
• be taken with the applicant facing the camera directly, against a light background
• show the whole head and the top of the shoulders. The face must occupy 70–80 % of the picture.
• show open eyes that are clearly visible. Hair must not cover the eyes.

Regarding glasses:

Glasses are allowed as long as the eyes are clearly visible.

• the glasses must not be coloured
• the rim must not cover any part of the eyes
• there must be no reflection in the glasses

Regarding head-dress:

Religious head-dresses are allowed, provided that all details of the face are clearly shown.

• chin, forehead and both cheeks must be clearly visible
• shadows on the face due to the head-dress are not allowed

Note: Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete. A photo booth for meeting these requirements is available at the visa application centre.

Processing Time

Each application is treated on its own merits and therefore there is no specific processing time for long term (National) visas.

All applicants are recommended to confirm their travel plans only after obtaining the visa.

Forms

Long Stay Visa Application Form