Visa from Nigeria to Ivory Coast
- The visa policy of Cote d'Ivoire permits Nigerians to visit for a period of 90 days.
- Prospective visitors are required to have a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months beyond the date of entry in Cote d'Ivoire. The passport should have at least two blank pages for visa stamping.
- Nigeria citizens visiting Cote d'Ivoire must provide proof of a confirmed means of accommodation for their entire stay in Cote d'Ivoire. This could be in the form of a hotel reservation or a sponsor letter from a host living in the country.
- Nationals of Nigeria will be required to provide proof of yellow fever vaccination.
- Travellers below the age of 18 must show a copy of their birth certificate and travel authorization from their parents or guardians.
- A return ticket to Nigeria or onward destination will be required.
- Intending visitors can get to Cote d'Ivoire from any international airport in Nigeria. There are international airports in Lagos and Abuja.
- As at the time of writing this article, Air Cote D'Ivoire is the only airlines that fly from Nigeria to Cote d'Ivoire.
- The estimated flight duration from Lagos to Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire is 1 hour, 50 minutes and from Abuja, it is 2 day, 5 hours.
- The West African CFA franc is the official currency used in Cote d'Ivoire. Visitors can visit various banks and exchange outlets in the country to exchange their foreign currencies.
- Christianity, Islam and traditional believes are the major religions in Cote d'Ivoire. Nevertheless, the majority of citizens practice Christianity.
- Cote d'Ivoire is a multilingual country, with 78 languages being spoken in the country. However, French is the official language and the most spoken language in the country.
- The climate in Cote d'Ivoire is tropical. There are two rainy seasons; dry season is from November to April while the rainy season is from May to October.
- Tourists are advised to budget about $50 to spend on daily expenses while in Cote d'Ivoire.
- Cote d'Ivoire uses Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), which puts Nigeria one hour ahead in time.
- Attiéké, alloco and foutou are some of the delicacies visitors can try while in Cote d'Ivoire.
- Parc National de Taï, Hôtel Ivoire and Galerie Cécile Fakhoury are some tourist attractions visitors can visit during their stay in Cote d'Ivoire.
- The power and socket plug used in Cote d'Ivoire are of Type C and E. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- Getting around in Cote d'Ivoire is possible with the various public means of transportation available, this includes shared taxis, minibuses, trains and domestic flights.
- Visitors travelling to Cote d'Ivoire are expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and regulations as they go about their tourism-related activities.
