🇧🇫 Burkina Faso passport 🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
No visa needed
- Stay up to 90 days
- No visa fee
No — Burkina Faso passport holders do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Ivory Coast. You can enter visa-free.
Source: the open Passport Index dataset, with corrections checked against official government sites. How we source this · Report an error
Before you board
Check your passport's expiry date. We don't hold Ivory Coast's own validity rule. Many countries ask for six months beyond your stay, some for three, some only for the length of your trip — and airlines refuse boarding on it. See the six-month passport rule, then confirm with the official sources.
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Entering Ivory Coast
What this usually involves for visa-free entry — not a checklist researched for Burkina Faso passport holders specifically. The official page has the exact list.
What you'll typically need 4 items
- Passport meeting the destination's validity rule — commonly six months beyond arrival, but the Schengen area requires three months beyond departure and some countries only require it to cover your stay
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of sufficient funds
- Travel itinerary
Steps 3 steps
- Arrive at the destination country
- Present your passport at immigration
- Receive entry stamp — no prior visa needed
About Ivory Coast
West Africa's economic powerhouse — cocoa fields, Abidjan skyscrapers, and lush forest parks
- Capital
- Yamoussoukro
- Currency
- West African CFA Franc (CFA)
- Language
- French
- Time zone
- GMT (UTC+0)
- Best time to visit
- November – April
Official sources
Always confirm with Ivory Coast's own government before you travel:
- Ivory Coast official visa information ↗ snedai.com
- Ivory Coast embassies & consulates ↗ mae.gouv.ci
Common questions
Do Burkina Faso citizens need a visa to visit Ivory Coast?
No — Burkina Faso passport holders do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Ivory Coast. You can enter visa-free.
How long can Burkina Faso passport holders stay in Ivory Coast?
Up to 90 days.
How much does a Ivory Coast visa cost for Burkina Faso citizens?
No visa fee. Fees change — confirm on the official page before applying.
How long must my passport be valid to enter Ivory Coast?
We don't hold Ivory Coast's own passport-validity rule. Many countries ask for six months beyond your stay; some ask for less. Check before you travel.
Does Ivory Coast give visas to Burkina Faso citizens?
Ivory Coast does not require a visa from Burkina Faso citizens for short stays (up to 90 days).
Where can Burkina Faso citizens find official Ivory Coast visa information?
On Ivory Coast's official site: https://snedai.com