12
Member States recognise the card
90
Days of visa-free stay
1979
Year of the Free Movement Protocol
400M+
ECOWAS citizens concerned
BENEFICIARIES
An Identity Document for All ECOWAS Citizens.
Travellers
Cross Member State borders freely without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. The biometric card makes border checks easier.
Residents
Settle in another Member State and use a recognised document for your local administrative procedures.
Workers
Work anywhere in the ECOWAS region. The biometric card certifies your status as a Community citizen.
Students
Study at universities across the region. The card makes enrolment and academic travel easier.
FEATURES
A Modern and Secure Card
10 years
Period of validity
12
Member States that recognise it
YOUR RIGHTS
What the Biometric Card Guarantees
The ECOWAS biometric identity card allows you to prove your Community citizenship and enjoy all the rights granted by the Protocol on Free Movement.