Can I travel to Ivory Coast with an Ecowas passport?

Yes, you can travel to Ivory Coast (Côte d'Ivoire) with an ECOWAS passport, and you do not need a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

What is an ECOWAS passport?

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) passport is a travel document that grants visa-free entry to its member states for citizens of those member states.

List of ECOWAS Member States (Visa-Free for Ivory Coast)

ECOWAS consists of 15 West African member states. Apart from Ivory Coast, the remaining 14 member states include:

Benin
Burkina Faso
Cape Verde
Gambia
Ghana
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Liberia
Mali
Niger
Nigeria
Senegal
Sierra Leone
Togo

Travel to Ivory Coast with an ECOWAS passport

You’ll need to ensure your ECOWAS passport and national ID card are valid for the duration of your stay (some countries use biometric IDs).

Upon arrival, immigration officials may ask for proof of your travel purpose (like a return ticket, hotel booking, or invitation letter) and evidence of sufficient funds, though these requirements are not always strictly enforced.

Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory, so carry your vaccination certificate, as it’s often checked at the border.
If you’re planning a longer stay or specific activities like work or study, you might need additional permits, but for standard travel within the 90-day limit, your ECOWAS passport is sufficient.

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