Nigeria visa-free entry for citizens of Côte d'Ivoire: 2026 entry rules
No, citizens of Côte d'Ivoire do not need a visa for a short stay in Nigeria (up to 90 days).
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Mandatory arrival form: Nigeria e-Landing / Exit Card. Before boarding. Also required before leaving the country. Free: beware of websites that charge for it.
Fill it in on the official website (lecard.immigration.gov.ng)
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Travellers from Côte d'Ivoire do not apply for a visa for a tourist stay in Nigeria, but border control still asks for a file.
Our guide to the Nigeria visa from Côte d'Ivoire
No visa is required of holders of a passport from Côte d’Ivoire for a short tourist stay in Nigeria. They may stay for a maximum of 90 days, provided they present a valid passport and meet the conditions checked by immigration.
Ivorians travelling to Nigeria, for a holiday or to visit relatives, therefore have no visa application to file. Preparation is about travel documents, respecting the authorised stay and being vigilant about websites charging for a fake “visa” on this route.
Do you need a visa for Nigeria?
No. Ivorian citizens benefit from a visa exemption to enter Nigeria for a short tourist stay. The authorised stay is 90 days. The exemption concerns the visa only: immigration checks still apply at the border. For a longer stay or another purpose, such as professional activity, check with the embassy of Nigeria competent for Côte d’Ivoire.
How long can citizens of Côte d'Ivoire stay in Nigeria?
90 days
Visa-free entry allows a stay of 90 days. To stay longer, study or work, a visa is generally required.
Timing and tips
No processing time is involved: entry is decided at border control. The authorised 90 days are counted from your date of entry; note it to plan your return. As entry conditions can change, check them on an official Nigerian source or with the embassy of Nigeria a few days before departure.
What to show at the border of Nigeria
Documents required for a visa for Nigeria:
- Passport valid 6 months beyond stay
- Online application (no paper form)
- One passport-size photo
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation
- Proof of sufficient funds
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate
- Visa fee payment
Entry requirements
Your passport must be valid and in good condition. At the check, the immigration officer may ask about the purpose of your trip, your accommodation address, a return or onward ticket and proof that you have sufficient funds. Prepare these items before landing for a quicker passage, and keep them throughout your stay.
Documents and fees
There is no visa fee to pay, since no visa is required for this stay. Before departure, check on an official source whether health documents are required on entry. If a website asks you for money for a “visa” to Nigeria from Côte d’Ivoire, it is an unnecessary service, or even a scam.
Common mistakes
Buying a so-called visa online for this route is a widespread and pointless mistake. Some travellers also leave with a damaged passport, cannot give an accommodation address, or exceed the authorised 90 days. Finally, remember that not needing a visa does not guarantee entry: the immigration officer decides based on whether the conditions are met.
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