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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Burkina Faso citizens need a visa for Ivory Coast?

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

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Burkina Faso vs Ivory Coast: passport comparison

Burkina Faso

30

visa-free countries

Global rank: #154 · mobility 80.5

Ivory Coast

28

visa-free countries

Global rank: #150 · mobility 81.2
25

countries both Burkina Faso and Ivory Coast can enter visa-free together

Burkina Faso + Ivory Coast: passport compatibility

92%

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

Where Burkina Faso and Ivory Coast travel together — by entry type:

25 both visa-free
21 both visa on arrival
41 both e-visa / eTA
94 both need a visa
16 access differs

Where Burkina Faso 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 Burkina Faso is visa-free (4)

Only Ivory Coast is visa-free (2)

How the entry rule changed: Burkina Faso → 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 Burkina Faso → Ivory Coast rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

1rule changes for the Burkina Faso 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 Burkina Faso 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 Burkina Faso citizens need a visa for Ivory Coast?
Citizens of Burkina Faso can visit Ivory Coast visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Burkina Faso citizens stay in Ivory Coast without a visa?
Burkina Faso passport holders are allowed to stay up to 90 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Burkina Faso or Ivory Coast?
The Burkina Faso passport is stronger: 30 visa-free countries versus 28. Global rank: Burkina Faso #154, Ivory Coast #150.
Where can Burkina Faso and Ivory Coast citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 25 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 Burkina Faso and Ivory Coast?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Burkina Faso passport ranking

Where else the Burkina Faso passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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