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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Ivory Coast citizens need a visa for Lebanon?

Visa on arrival

Ivory Coast citizens can get a visa on arrival for Lebanon — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.

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Ivory Coast vs Lebanon: passport comparison

Ivory Coast

28

visa-free countries

Global rank: #150 · mobility 81.2

Lebanon

15

visa-free countries

Global rank: #184 · mobility 69.4
6

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

Ivory Coast + Lebanon: passport compatibility

74%

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

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

6 both visa-free
14 both visa on arrival
36 both e-visa / eTA
90 both need a visa
51 access differs

Where Ivory Coast and Lebanon 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.

Both visa-free (6)

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How the entry rule changed: Ivory Coast → Lebanon

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 → Lebanon 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 →

Lebanon: good to know

Beirut

Capital

Lebanese Pound (LBP)

Currency

Eastern European Time (UTC+2)

Time zone

+961

Calling code

Where else Ivory Coast goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Lebanon

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

Visa on arrival

Issued at the border on arrival

Frequently asked

Do Ivory Coast citizens need a visa for Lebanon?
Ivory Coast citizens can get a visa on arrival for Lebanon — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.
Which passport is stronger — Ivory Coast or Lebanon?
The Ivory Coast passport is stronger: 28 visa-free countries versus 15. Global rank: Ivory Coast #150, Lebanon #184.
Where can Ivory Coast and Lebanon citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 6 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Lebanon?
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 Lebanon?
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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