Côte d'Ivoire visa-free entry for citizens of Benin: 2026 entry rules

No. A passport from Benin allows entry into Côte d’Ivoire without a visa for a short tourist stay. There is therefore no form to complete in advance, no consular appointment and no online payment to make. If your plans go beyond tourism (work, study, settling), other rules may apply: ask the Ivorian authorities.

The basic document is a valid passport, whose minimum validity should be checked with the embassy of Côte d’Ivoire. Border officers may also ask for a return ticket, the address of your accommodation or proof of sufficient funds. The permitted length of stay is not given in our sources: have it confirmed by the Ivorian authorities.

As no visa is required, no visa fee applies on this route. Still prepare a simple travel file: passport, accommodation booking, return ticket and, if needed, health documents requested on entry. For up-to-date requirements, refer to the embassy of Côte d’Ivoire or the official websites of the Ivorian authorities.

Without a visa application, there is no processing time to plan for. Still take the time to check before departure that the entry conditions have not changed, particularly health requirements. Keep copies of your passport and bookings separate from the originals to make things easier if they are lost.