Nigeria visa requirements for Ivorians
Travel and visa requirements
Nigerian Visa is not required for Ivorians
Stay Duration: 90 days
Entry Requirements
- Ivorians can be granted a 90-day visa-free entry into Nigeria, if they possess a valid passport.
- The passport should be valid for at least six months and should carry at least two blank pages for visa stamps.
- Visitors are expected to possess valid onward/return tickets or a computer generated itinerary from an airline/travel agency..
- Proof of Yellow Fever Vaccination is necessary on arrival.
- There are no airport taxes levied on visitors upon arrival at the airport.
- There are no currency restrictions on foreign currencies and local currency (Nigeria Naira -NGN) , if declared on arrival.
- Visitors are expected to show proof of basic travelling allowance sufficient to cover their entire stay in the country.
- Evidence of accommodation either in form of a letter from host or confirmed hotel booking is required.
- Cats and dogs must be accompanied by certificates from a veterinarian indicating good health and rabies inoculation.
- Certificates should not be older than a week.
- English is officially spoken in Nigeria alongside three major languages: Igbo, Yoruba and Hausa. However, there are over 500 other languages spoken in the country.
- Pidgin (an English-based creole language) was also developed to improve communication among people from different parts of the country due to its diverse languages.
- Common pidgin phrases include: “How you dey” means “How are you”, “No wahala” means “No problem” and “I wan chop” means “I’m hungry”.
- Nigerians value respect. It is considered rude when you enter a gathering without greeting the people present.
- Nigeria is equally divided between Islam, Christianity and other traditional beliefs. While Islam is predominant in the North, Christianity holds the majority in the South.
- Homosexual relationships are illegal in Nigeria. In Northern states where Sharia law applies, the penalty includes death.
- Photography of airports, government buildings, military installations and embassies is prohibited.
- Nigeria uses the West Africa Standard Time (GMT+1) which places Nigeria 1 hour ahead of Ivory Coast.
- The estimated flight duration from Ivory Coast to Nigeria is 2 hours 18 minutes.
- Nigeria uses type D and G power plugs. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- Nigeria possesses a tropical climate with variable rainy and dry seasons, depending on location.
- Generally, the length of the rainy season decreases from South to North. In the South, the rainy season lasts from March to November while in the North, it lasts from mid-May to September.
- Visitors to Nigeria can move around using public buses, motorcycles( popularly called “Okadas”), tricycles (called “kekes”) and car services such as Uber and Bolt.
- Nigeria’s infusion of various ethnic groups influences its wide variety of traditional delicacies. Tuwo Shinkafa and Miyan Taushe ( peculiar to the north); Amala andEwedu (West); Akpu and Egusi soup (East) are a few delicacies visitors should try.
- Nigeria is an untapped tourist destination with exotic beaches, beautiful mountains and stunning environments. The Obudu Mountain Resort, Ikogosi Warm Spring, Ibeno Beach and Osun-Oshogbo Groove are some of the places to visit while in the country.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to travel to Nigeria?
The estimated flight time from Ivory Coast to Nigeria is 2 hours, 18 minutes.
What is the currency used in Nigeria?
Is Nigeria safe?
Nigeria is faced with political instability,crime and terrorism. However, there are quite a number of developed places in the country that are safe and hospitable.