Resident Card – Self-Sufficient / Retiree (Carte de résident (inactif))
Resident Card – Self-Sufficient / Retiree is a residence route in Côte d'Ivoire (الدخل المستقل). Long-stay entry via e-visa, then ONECI/DST resident card: proof of means (pension/bank), housing, police record, medical cert. Fees vary by nationality; ECOWAS citizens exempt from card.
Passive-income and financially independent residence →Requirements at a glance
Spouse and children can usually be included. Citizenship can be possible after about 5 years.
How holders are taxed
Mainly source-based taxation of salaries/business income; foreign income of residents rarely taxed in practice (verify)
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| الفئة | الدخل المستقل |
|---|---|
| الاستثمار | — |
| الرسوم (الأسرة) | — |
| الدخل / سنة | — |
| الأصول | — |
| الحد الأدنى للإقامة | — |
| إقامة دائمة | — |
| الجنسية | 5 |
| العمل | no |
| الأهلية | all |
| الضريبة | Mainly source-based taxation of salaries/business income; foreign income of residents rarely taxed in practice (verify) |
| بتاريخ | 2026-10 |
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