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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Malawi citizens need a visa for Ivory Coast?

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Malawi citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Ivory Coast — applied for online before departure.

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Malawi vs Ivory Coast: passport comparison

Malawi

42

visa-free countries

Global rank: #127 · mobility 89.2

Ivory Coast

28

visa-free countries

Global rank: #150 · mobility 81.2
13

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

Malawi + Ivory Coast: passport compatibility

74%

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

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

13 both visa-free
16 both visa on arrival
34 both e-visa / eTA
83 both need a visa
51 access differs

Where Malawi 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.

Both visa-free (13)

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

3rule changes for the Malawi passport, 2 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 Malawi 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

e-Visa / eTA

Applied for online before you fly

Frequently asked

Do Malawi citizens need a visa for Ivory Coast?
Malawi citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Ivory Coast — applied for online before departure.
Which passport is stronger — Malawi or Ivory Coast?
The Malawi passport is stronger: 42 visa-free countries versus 28. Global rank: Malawi #127, Ivory Coast #150.
Where can Malawi and Ivory Coast citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 13 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. Plus an e-Visa or eTA applied for online before you fly. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Malawi and Ivory Coast?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Malawi passport ranking

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

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