Nigeria
Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast visa for Nigerian citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by Nigerian citizens for Ivory Coast, for stays of 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 Nigeria
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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.
Before travelling from Nigeria to Ivory Coast, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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).
Good to know
How long Nigerian citizens can stay in Ivory Coast
Nigerian 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 Nigerian citizens
Liberia, Ghana, Guinea, Burkina Faso and Mali admit Nigerian citizens visa-free.
Ivorian citizens travelling to Nigeria
Nigeria admits Ivorian citizens without a visa. The rule is the same in both directions between Nigeria and Ivory Coast.
Frequently asked questions
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Ivory Coast?
No visa is needed by Nigerian citizens for Ivory Coast, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Nigerian citizens stay in Ivory Coast?
Nigerian citizens can stay in Ivory Coast for up to 90 days.
Do Ivorian citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Nigeria admits Ivorian citizens without a visa.
Can Nigerian citizens enter Ivory Coast visa-free?
Yes, Nigerian 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.