Accommodation

 

The 5th Africa Carbon Forum will be held at the Golf Hôtel in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.

The Golf hotel is located at the Riviera neighbourhood, 30 minutes away from Felix Houphouet-Boigny International airport and 10 minutes away from the city center. The hotel is built on one of the most beautiful and peaceful site of Abidjan and overlooks the Ebrie lagoon.

The Golf Hôtel is offering a very special rate to ACF participants during the event dates. For more information and bookings, please contact Ms. Sakho, Golf Hôtel ([email protected]).

 

Logistical information for ACF participants

For a list of hotel options for your accommodation in Abidjan, please see:

HOTELS IN ABIJDAN
 

Important information on immigration requirements

All visitors and delegates travelling to Côte d'Ivoire (except for nationals of ECOWAS member states) are required to obtain an entry visa. It is generally preferable and more convenient for you, to contact and obtain the visa from the Ivorian diplomatic mission in your country prior to departing. However, the Government of Côte d'Ivoire is generously facilitating visas on arrival for all ACF participants for a fee of USD 40 (to be paid in cash at the airport in Abidjan). In order to secure your visa on arrival, please complete the online registration and contact the organizers directly ([email protected]). You should then receive a letter from the Government of Côte d'Ivoire prior to starting your travel for the visa on arrival.

 

Health requirements

Visitors to Côte d'Ivoire should be in possession of a valid yellow fever health certificate.

Please note: Each person opting for visa on arrival needs the following to board flights, transit intermediate countries, and receive visa on arrival in Abidjan:

1 - Passport valid for 6 months after departure from the country
2 - Yellow fever vaccination certificate
3 - USD 40 in cash to pay at the airport
4 - Printed letter produced by the authorities of Côte d'Ivoire

 

Travel notice

The United Nations and the World Bank currently assess the security situation in Abidjan as appropriate for holding events and conducting business. The Government of Côte d'Ivoire is also providing security support. We look forward to welcoming you at the Africa Carbon Forum