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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Benin citizens need a visa for Ivory Coast?

Visa-free · 90 days

Citizens of Benin can visit Ivory Coast visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.

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Benin → Ivory Coast
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Benin vs Ivory Coast: passport comparison

Benin

32

visa-free countries

Global rank: #146 · mobility 82

Ivory Coast

28

visa-free countries

Global rank: #150 · mobility 81.2
24

countries both Benin and Ivory Coast can enter visa-free together

Benin + Ivory Coast: passport compatibility

92%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Benin and Ivory Coast travel together — by entry type:

24 both visa-free
22 both visa on arrival
40 both e-visa / eTA
96 both need a visa
15 access differs

Where Benin and Ivory Coast can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Only Ivory Coast is visa-free (3)

How the entry rule changed: Benin → Ivory Coast

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Benin → Ivory Coast rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

1rule changes for the Benin passport, 1 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Where else Benin goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Ivory Coast

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Up to 90 days

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do Benin citizens need a visa for Ivory Coast?
Citizens of Benin can visit Ivory Coast visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Benin citizens stay in Ivory Coast without a visa?
Benin passport holders are allowed to stay up to 90 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Benin or Ivory Coast?
The Benin passport is stronger: 32 visa-free countries versus 28. Global rank: Benin #146, Ivory Coast #150.
Where can Benin and Ivory Coast citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 24 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Ivory Coast?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Benin and Ivory Coast?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Benin passport ranking

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