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🇨🇮 Does an Ivorian need a visa for Nigeria 🇳🇬?
No. Ivorian passport holders can visit Nigeria without a visa; the border officer decides how long you may stay.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Ivorian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Nigeria or its official government website before you travel.
⚠ U.S. State Department travel advisory for Nigeria: Level 3: Reconsider Travel (updated 12 June 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
What this means for your trip
Visa-free entry lets you arrive with a valid passport and pass border control without applying in advance.
The permitted length of stay is set at the border; ask the officer if it is not stamped in your passport.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Nigeria at a glance
Capital: Abuja · Currency: Nigerian naira (NGN, ₦) · Official languages: English · Calling code: +234
Plugs and voltage
You need a travel adapter: Nigeria uses plug types D, G, M, Ivory Coast uses C, E.
Your embassy in Nigeria
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Nigeria, contact the embassy of Ivory Coast:
- Embassy of Ivory Coast in Nigeria · plot N°301, Diplomatic Drive · nigeria.diplomatie.gouv.ci
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
The other way round
🇳🇬 Nigerian passport holders visiting Ivory Coast: Nigerian passport holders can visit Ivory Coast without a visa for up to 90 days.
The Ivorian passport at a glance
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Questions
Do Ivorian citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Ivorian passport holders can visit Nigeria without a visa; the border officer decides how long you may stay.
Does a Nigerian need a visa for Ivory Coast?
Nigerian passport holders can visit Ivory Coast without a visa for up to 90 days.