Côte d'Ivoire Travel Advisory: Level 2, Exercise Increased Caution

The U.S. Department of State maintains a Level 2 travel advisory for Côte d'Ivoire due to crime, terrorism, unrest, health, and piracy. The northern border region is Level 4: Do Not Travel. U.S. government employees are restricted from driving outside major cities at night and require two-car convoys. Crime includes carjacking, robbery, and home invasion; terrorism risk exists; medical facilities are limited.