科特迪瓦人来华签证如何办理？How can Ivorian people apply for a visa to China?

    中国与科特迪瓦自1983年建交以来，双边关系持续升温。2024年9月，两国正式建立战略伙伴关系，标志着合作进入新阶段。近年来，高层互访频繁，科特迪瓦总统瓦塔拉、副总统科内等政要多次访华，中国全国政协副主席胡春华等也赴科访问。双方在基础设施、农业、工业等领域成果显著。

    中国是科特迪瓦第一大贸易伙伴，2023年双边贸易额达52.8亿美元，中国主要进口橡胶、可可等农产品，出口机械设备、纺织品等。

    中国农业专家在科特迪瓦推广水稻种植技术，培育出4个高产优质品种；中科共建的可可加工厂即将交付，将提升科特迪瓦可可加工能力14%，创造500余个就业岗位。

    中国通过“鲁班工坊”项目与科特迪瓦国立理工学院、雅克维尔职业学院合作，培养技术技能人才；2024年，科特迪瓦职教部代表团访华，推动职业标准开发、师资培训等合作。

Since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Ivory Coast in 1983, bilateral relations have continued to warm up. In September 2024, the two countries officially established a strategic partnership, marking a new stage in cooperation. Both sides have achieved remarkable results in fields such as infrastructure, agriculture and industry:

Economic and trade cooperation: China is Cote d 'Ivoire's largest trading partner. In 2023, the bilateral trade volume reached 5.28 billion US dollars. China mainly imports agricultural products such as rubber and cocoa, and exports machinery and equipment, textiles, etc.

Agricultural cooperation: Chinese agricultural experts have promoted rice cultivation techniques in Cote d 'Ivoire and cultivated four high-yield and high-quality varieties. The cocoa processing plant jointly built by China and Cote d 'Ivoire is about to be delivered, which will increase Cote d 'Ivoire's cocoa processing capacity by 14% and create more than 500 jobs.

Vocational education: China collaborates with the National Institute of Technology of Cote d 'Ivoire and Jacobville Vocational College through the "Lu Ban Workshop" project to cultivate technical and skilled talents. In 2024, a delegation from the Ministry of Vocational Education of Cote d 'Ivoire visited China to promote cooperation in the development of vocational standards and teacher training.

随着中科合作深化，科特迪瓦人来华工作机遇显著增加。

基础设施建设：中国企业在科特迪瓦承建公路、港口等项目，需要熟悉当地语言和文化的工程师、项目经理等，科特迪瓦专业人才可参与中企海外项目或来华接受技术培训。

农业与食品加工：科特迪瓦希望提升可可、腰果等农产品附加值，来华学习农业工业化技术、食品加工工艺的人才需求迫切。

数字经济与电子商务：科特迪瓦计划加强电子商务监管，中国企业在非洲布局跨境电商平台，需招聘熟悉中非市场的运营、物流人才。

职业教育与技能培训：科特迪瓦职教部与中国合作开发国家职业标准，来华参与职业教育项目、担任外籍教师的机会增多。

With the deepening of cooperation between China and Cote d 'Ivoire, job opportunities in China have significantly increased.

Infrastructure construction: Chinese enterprises undertake projects such as roads and ports in Cote d 'Ivoire, requiring engineers and project managers who are familiar with the local language and culture. Professional talents from Cote d 'Ivoire can participate in overseas projects of Chinese enterprises or come to China for technical training.

Agriculture and food processing: Ivory Coast hopes to increase the added value of agricultural products such as cocoa and cashew nuts. There is an urgent need for talents to come to China to learn agricultural industrialization technology and food processing techniques.

Digital Economy and E-commerce: Cote d 'Ivoire plans to strengthen the regulation of e-commerce. Chinese enterprises are setting up cross-border e-commerce platforms in Africa and need to recruit operation and logistics talents familiar with the markets in China and Africa.

Vocational education and skills training: The Ministry of Vocational Education of Cote d 'Ivoire has collaborated with China to develop national vocational standards, increasing the opportunities to come to China to participate in vocational education projects and serve as foreign teachers.

高等教育

奖学金项目：中国政府奖学金、孔子学院奖学金支持科特迪瓦学生来华攻读本科、硕士、博士学位，专业涵盖工程、农业、医学等。

合作办学：天津理工大学与科特迪瓦国立理工学院共建“鲁班工坊”，提供机电一体化、新能源汽车技术等课程。

职业教育

技能培训：黑龙江农业工程职业学院与科特迪瓦雅克维尔职业学院合作，开设农业机械操作、农产品加工等短期培训项目。

标准认证：科特迪瓦职教部与中国合作开发职业标准，学生可参与认证课程，提升就业竞争力。

语言与文化：孔子学院：科特迪瓦阿比让大学孔子学院提供汉语课程，优秀学生可申请来华参加“汉语桥”比赛或短期研修。

China offers diverse learning options for students in Cote d 'Ivoire.

Higher Education: 

Scholarship Programs: The Chinese Government Scholarship and the Confucius Institute Scholarship support Ivorian students to pursue undergraduate, master's and doctoral degrees in China, covering fields such as engineering, agriculture and medicine.

Cooperative education: Tianjin University of Technology and the National Institute of Technology of Cote d 'Ivoire jointly established the "Lu Ban Workshop", offering courses such as mechatronics and new energy vehicle technology.

Vocational Education: 

Skills Training: Heilongjiang Agricultural Engineering Vocational College collaborates with Jacquesville Vocational College in Cote d 'Ivoire to offer short-term training programs in areas such as agricultural machinery operation and agricultural product processing.

Standard Certification: The Ministry of Vocational Education of Cote d 'Ivoire collaborates with China to develop vocational standards. Students can participate in certification courses to enhance their employability.

Language and Culture: Confucius Institute: The Confucius Institute at the University of Abidjan in Cote d 'Ivoire offers Chinese language courses. Outstanding students can apply to come to China to participate in the "Chinese Bridge" competition or short-term study.

签证类型与材料：

工作签证（Z字签证）：需提供中国雇主出具的邀请函、工作许可证明、护照原件及复印件、照片、疫苗接种证书（黄皮书）等。

学习签证（X字签证）：需提供中国学校录取通知书、JW201/202表、护照及复印件、照片、黄皮书等。

商务签证（M字签证）：需提供中方邀请函、科方公司营业执照、护照及复印件、照片、黄皮书等。

申请方式：

驻华使馆申办：登录科特迪瓦驻华使馆官网（http://snedai.com）下载申请表，预约后递交材料至北京市朝阳区三里屯北小街9号使馆，费用58欧元（不含手续费）。

网上电子签证（E-VISA）：通过官网提交申请，支付73欧元，获批后凭《机场办签证许可》抵华后办理落地签。

注意事项：

护照有效期需超过停留期6个月以上。

入境时需出示黄皮书和有效签证，携带外币超过100万西非法郎需申报。

Visa type and materials: Work Visa (Z visa) : An invitation letter issued by a Chinese employer, work permit certificate, original and copy of passport, photo, vaccination certificate (Yellow Book), etc. are required.

Study visa (X visa) : You need to provide the admission notice from the Chinese school, JW201/202 form, passport and its copy, photo, Yellow Book, etc.

Business visa (M visa) : It is necessary to provide the invitation letter from the Chinese side, the business license of the Croatian side company, passport and its copy, photo, Yellow Book, etc.

Application method: 

Application from the Embassy of Cote d 'Ivoire in China: Download the application form from the official website of the Embassy of Cote d 'Ivoire in China (http://snedai.com), make an appointment and submit the application materials to the Embassy, No. 9, North Sanlitun Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing. The application fee is €58 (excluding handling fee).

E-VISA online: Submit the application through the official website, pay 73 euros, and after approval, arrive in China with the "Airport Visa Processing Permit" to apply for a visa on arrival.

Note: The validity period of the passport must exceed the period of stay by more than six months.

When entering the country, you need to present the Yellow Book and a valid visa. If you carry more than one million West African francs in foreign currency, you need to declare it.

    中科战略伙伴关系为科特迪瓦人来华工作、学习提供了广阔平台。无论是参与“一带一路”项目，还是学习先进技术，科特迪瓦公民均可通过便捷的签证流程和丰富的教育合作项目，融入中非合作大潮，实现个人发展与国家繁荣的双赢。

    The strategic partnership between China and Cote d 'Ivoire provides a broad platform for Ivorian people to work and study in China. Whether participating in the "Belt and Road Initiative" projects or learning advanced technologies, citizens of Cote d 'Ivoire can integrate into the tide of China-Africa cooperation through a convenient visa process and a rich variety of educational cooperation programs, achieving a win-win situation for personal development and national prosperity.