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Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast visa for Beninese citizens
Entry requirement
Beninese citizens can visit Ivory Coast without a visa for up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Ivorian citizens travelling to Benin
Ivory CoastBenin Visa-free, 90 days Benin visa for citizens of Ivory Coast
Travel advice for Ivory Coast
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Beninese citizens planning a trip to Ivory Coast can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Ivory Coast at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 17 February 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Ivory Coast (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Beninese citizens can stay in Ivory Coast
Beninese citizens may stay in Ivory Coast for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Ivory Coast.
Ivory Coast’s neighbours for Beninese citizens
Liberia, Ghana, Guinea, Burkina Faso and Mali admit Beninese citizens visa-free.
Ivorian citizens travelling to Benin
Ivorian citizens can visit Benin without a visa for up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Benin and Ivory Coast.
Frequently asked questions
Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Ivory Coast?
Beninese citizens can visit Ivory Coast without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Beninese citizens stay in Ivory Coast?
Beninese citizens can stay in Ivory Coast for up to 90 days.
Do Ivorian citizens need a visa for Benin?
Ivorian citizens can visit Benin without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can Beninese citizens enter Ivory Coast visa-free?
Yes, Beninese citizens can enter Ivory Coast without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.