→ Ivory Coast visa for Beninese citizens
For citizens of Benin, traveling to Ivory Coast is remarkably straightforward, benefiting from visa-free entry that allows for hassle-free short stays without needing to apply for a visa. This convenience means no visa fees are required for tourist visits, simplifying your travel plans considerably. Direct flights typically connect Cotonou and Abidjan in just under two hours, bridging a one-hour time zone difference as you head west. This particular route within West Africa offers a unique opportunity to explore the shared vibrant markets and distinct coastal cultures, from the Gulf of Guinea to the Atlantic shores of the Ivorian lagoons.
Visa-free· verified 2026-05-27
Entry requirements
- Passport validity
- 6+ months
- Onward ticket
- Required
- Yellow fever cert.
- Required
- Biometrics
- Required
Visa options
BusinessBusiness and Related Studies Visa - BRV (Multiple Entries 90 days)
90d$240multiple-entry
Apply OtherSports Competition and Training Visa - VCE (Multiple Entries 90 days)
90d$240multiple-entry
Apply BusinessE-visa for Côte d’Ivoire (Short-stay, Multiple-entry – Business)
90d$79multiple-entryvalid 3mo
Apply OtherEmbassy/Consular Short-stay Visa for Côte d’Ivoire (Tourism/Visit/Business/Study/Medical)
90dvalid 3mo
WorkLong-stay Work Permit (Permis de travail – Employment over 90 days)
multiple-entryvalid 1y
OtherResidence Permit (Carte de résident – Long-term stay)
multiple-entryvalid 1y
FamilyDependant Residence Permit (Family members of resident foreign nationals)
multiple-entryvalid 1y
StudentStudent Visa and Residence Authorisation (Études)
90dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
BusinessShort-stay Business and Visitor Visa (Meetings/Training/Limited project work)
90dvalid 3mo
MedicalShort-stay Medical Treatment Visa
90dvalid 3mo