Côte d'Ivoire
VERIFIED · MAY 202620 ENTRIESOTHER
Côte d'Ivoire is in Other. Review the laws below before your trip — every entry has a source link, and the verdict layer is sorted worst-first.
HEADS UP
West African economic hub. Drug penalties strict. Photography of military restricted. Northern border with Burkina/Mali has security advisories. Currency CFA franc.
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3 entriesCOMMON MISCONCEPTIONS
- Côte d'Ivoire (the official name) is preferred over 'Ivory Coast' in international correspondence.
- ECOWAS visa-free movement applies for many West African nationals; tourist visas required for most others.
JURISDICTION NOTES
- Same-sex relations are not formally criminalized but social conservatism is strong; public conduct should be discreet.
- Northern border zones have had insurgency spillover since 2020.
OFFICIAL SOURCES
Last verified · May 2026
Information only. Not legal advice. Laws change and enforcement varies — consult a qualified attorney for your jurisdiction before acting.