ENRU
Home  ›  Sierra Leone  ›  Ivory Coast
Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Sierra Leone citizens need a visa for Ivory Coast?

Visa-free · 90 days

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

Check a visa → Ivory Coast → Sierra Leone
VISAXSJul 2026
→
Visa-free
Sierra Leone → Ivory Coast
90days

Everything for your trip to Ivory Coast

Flights

Compare airfares and find the cheapest.

Explore

Hotels

Stays for any budget.

Explore

Travel insurance

Coverage for your whole trip.

Explore

Visa assistance

Help with the application, online.

Explore

Partner links — we may earn a commission at no cost to you.

Sierra Leone vs Ivory Coast: passport comparison

Sierra Leone

39

visa-free countries

Global rank: #144 · mobility 82.7

Ivory Coast

28

visa-free countries

Global rank: #150 · mobility 81.2
21

countries both Sierra Leone and Ivory Coast can enter visa-free together

Where else Sierra Leone goes visa-free

→ BahamasVisa-free · 90 days → → BangladeshVisa-free · 90 days → → BarbadosVisa-free · 180 days → → BelizeVisa-free · 90 days → → BeninVisa-free · 90 days → → BotswanaVisa-free · 90 days → → Burkina FasoVisa-free · 90 days → → Cape VerdeVisa-free · 90 days → → DominicaVisa-free · 180 days →
Check another route

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 Sierra Leone citizens need a visa for Ivory Coast?
Citizens of Sierra Leone can visit Ivory Coast visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Sierra Leone citizens stay in Ivory Coast without a visa?
Sierra Leone passport holders are allowed to stay up to 90 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Sierra Leone or Ivory Coast?
The Sierra Leone passport is stronger: 39 visa-free countries versus 28. Global rank: Sierra Leone #144, Ivory Coast #150.
Where can Sierra Leone and Ivory Coast citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 21 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 Sierra Leone and Ivory Coast?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Sierra Leone passport ranking

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

View the passport →