Laws and customs
Drug trafficking carries 5 to 20 years in prison, possession and use up to 5 years; the law is applied with the utmost severity.
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceFrance Diplomatie, Travel advice: Côte d'Ivoire, useful informationGOV.UK (FCDO), Côte d'Ivoire travel advice: safety and securityDo not photograph people without consent, or markets, crowds or official buildings; photos near sensitive installations are prohibited.
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceFrance Diplomatie, Travel advice: Côte d'Ivoire, useful informationGOV.UK (FCDO), Côte d'Ivoire travel advice: safety and securitySame-sex relations are not illegal, but same-sex couples are not recognised and no law protects against discrimination.
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceGOV.UK (FCDO), Côte d'Ivoire travel advice: safety and securitySociety is very tolerant of foreigners; decent behaviour that respects local customs is expected.
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceFrance Diplomatie, Travel advice: Côte d'Ivoire, useful information
Sources for this guide
- France Diplomatie, Travel advice: Côte d'Ivoire, useful information · Source updated: September 15, 2026 · Checked on October 2, 2026
- GOV.UK (FCDO), Côte d'Ivoire travel advice: safety and security · Source updated: May 29, 2026 · Checked on October 2, 2026
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