Ivory Coast
Nigeria
Nigeria visa for Ivorian citizens
Entry requirement
Ivorian citizens do not need a visa to travel to Nigeria.
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at abidjan.foreignaffairs.gov.ng
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Nigerian citizens travelling to Ivory Coast
NigeriaIvory Coast Visa-free, 90 days Ivory Coast visa for citizens of Nigeria
Travel advice for Nigeria
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- 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.
Ivorian citizens planning a trip to Nigeria can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Nigeria at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 11 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Nigeria (updated 28 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Nigeria (updated 21 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Ivorian citizens can stay in Nigeria
No maximum stay in Nigeria is given in the data for Ivorian citizens; the border officer sets it on entry.
Nigeria’s neighbours for Ivorian citizens
Chad, Niger and Benin admit Ivorian citizens visa-free.
Nigerian citizens travelling to Ivory Coast
Nigerian citizens can visit Ivory Coast without a visa for up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Ivory Coast and Nigeria.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ivorian citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Ivorian citizens do not need a visa to travel to Nigeria.
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Ivory Coast?
Nigerian citizens can visit Ivory Coast without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can Ivorian citizens enter Nigeria visa-free?
Yes, Ivorian citizens can enter Nigeria without a visa.
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.