InterNations – Connecting Swiss living in Côte d'Ivoire

Are you looking for fellow Swiss in Côte d'Ivoire? Do you need advice and tips from your Swiss countrymen? Or would you like to go for a trip with other Swiss expats to discover attractions like the Parc National de Taï together?

Whether you are already living as an expat in Côte d'Ivoire or still residing at home in Switzerland to prepare your relocation abroad, InterNations Côte d'Ivoire provides you with all you need: Founded in 2007, our trusted community has quickly established itself as the international networking platform for expats and global minds worldwide. Among our members there is also a number of Swiss expats in Côte d'Ivoire, hailing from all across Switzerland - from Bern, over Geneva to Zurich.

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Adam Malewski

Adam Malewski

I use InterNations mainly for business and made some very valuable expat contacts here in Abidjan.

Lotta Koskinen

Lotta Koskinen

Settling as an expat woman in Abidjan wasn't easy in the beginning. Until a friend invited me to InterNations...

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

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Meet other Swiss at our events in Côte d'Ivoire

Attend our monthly events and activities for Swiss expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.

InterNations Abidjan - Grill & Chill Happy Way
InterNations Abidjan - Grill & Chill Happy Way
Hi there, Need a breather from the week’s tension? Join us for an evening that celebrates what makes Abidjan truly special — the warmth of its people, the rhythm of local life, and the open-air charm of a real Ivorian maquis. Come share food, laughter, and stories where locals and expats meet hal
Hi there, Need a breather from the week’s tension? Join us for an evening that celebrates what makes Abidjan truly special — the warmth of its people, the rhythm of local life, and the open-air charm of a real Ivorian maquis. Come share food, laughter, and stories where locals and expats meet hal
Sailing Yatching and BBQ
Sailing Yatching and BBQ
At the Cercle de la Voile d'Abidjan, we regularly organize open days with barbecues. It’s the perfect opportunity to get together in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. During each barbecue, our boats are available under the supervision of our guides, allowing everyone to sail sometimes for the first
At the Cercle de la Voile d'Abidjan, we regularly organize open days with barbecues. It’s the perfect opportunity to get together in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. During each barbecue, our boats are available under the supervision of our guides, allowing everyone to sail sometimes for the first

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Why Swiss expats move abroad (& how they like it)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys among expats — asking them about various aspects of their life, from work to leisure. Learn what motivated our Swiss members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? There’s a variety of InterNations Groups you can join, including everything from sightseeing to hiking. These are run by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month, such as dinners in the cities finest restaurants, sports or outings with other expats to explore all that your new home has to offer.

Abidjan Community Group
Abidjan Community Group

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Receive Information and Tips about Côte d'Ivoire from Swiss Expats

Obviously, embarking on expat life in C\ôte\ d'Ivoire is not only about packing boxes and getting some paperwork done. The regular exchange with your Swiss compatriots is also an important aspect of the expat experience and can help you get accustomed to the Ivorian culture and people. InterNations helps you meet and interact with other Swiss in C\ôte\ d'Ivoire, living in Yamoussoukro, Bouak\é, Abidjan and many other places across the country. Just take a look at our group ofSwiss in Abidjan.

So, if you should ever feel like speaking your mother tongue, finding out where to shop for Swiss food, or chatting about your favorite team’s latest match, join the Swiss InterNations Community:

  • Browse our high-quality expat network to find like-minded expatriates from Switzerland in C\ôte\ d'Ivoire.
  • Receive and share advice in our C\ôte\ d'Ivoire Expat Forums – e.g. how to find a nanny speaking your kids’ native tongue or where to shop for r\östi in Yamoussoukro...
  • Browse the InterNations Places database for C\ôte\ d'Ivoire to find institutions like the nearest Swiss embassy and many others.

From the\ Parc\ National\ de\ Ta\ï to the\ beaches\ along\ the\ Atlantic\ Ocean, we’ll get you in touch with helpful and friendly Swiss expats in C\ôte\ d'Ivoire.

Take Part in Various Expat Activities to Meet Fellow Swiss in Côte d'Ivoire

Additionally, you are cordially invited to participate in our regular expat events and activities taking place in C\ôte\ d'Ivoire. Our events cover various interests and range from a small expat dinner to enjoy the traditional Ivorian shougouilla, to big expat get-togethers with hundreds of guests in Yamoussoukro's top locations. You may also join one of our expat excursions for a weekend trip to visit the\ coastal\ lagoons\ around\ the\ de\ facto\ capital, the\ Eastern\ Plantations,\ i.e.\ the\ cultivated\ areas\ near\ Lac\ de\ Kossou, and other impressive landmarks across C\ôte\ d'Ivoire.

This way, our events and activities are a very nice occasion to meet fellow expats from Switzerland and around the world in a casual atmosphere. Interested? Sign up for membership and you’ll soon be welcomed with a warm Gr\üezi,\ salut,\ buongiorno,\ bainvegni from our Swiss living in C\ôte\ d'Ivoire!

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