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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Ivory Coast citizens need a visa for Benin?

Visa-free · 90 days

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

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Ivory Coast → Benin
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Ivory Coast vs Benin: passport comparison

Ivory Coast

28

visa-free countries

Global rank: #150 · mobility 81.2

Benin

32

visa-free countries

Global rank: #146 · mobility 82
24

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

Ivory Coast + Benin: passport compatibility

92%

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

Where Ivory Coast and Benin 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 Ivory Coast and Benin 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: Ivory Coast → Benin

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

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

1rule changes for the Ivory Coast 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 Ivory Coast goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Benin

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

Ivory Coast passport ranking

Where else the Ivory Coast passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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