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Cape Verde visa for citizens of Burkina Faso

Entry requirement

Visa-free

Cape Verde admits citizens of Burkina Faso without a visa.

Where to apply
Nothing to apply for in advance

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

For longer stays: study, work and residence

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Cape Verdean citizens travelling to Burkina Faso

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Travel advice for Cape Verde

  • US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

For a trip from Burkina Faso to Cape Verde, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Cape Verde at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 17 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Cape Verde (updated 28 July 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Cape Verde (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long citizens of Burkina Faso can stay in Cape Verde

No maximum stay in Cape Verde is given in the data for citizens of Burkina Faso; the border officer sets it on entry.

Cape Verdean citizens travelling to Burkina Faso

Cape Verdean citizens can enter Burkina Faso without a visa. The rule is the same in both directions between Burkina Faso and Cape Verde.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of Burkina Faso need a visa for Cape Verde?

Cape Verde admits citizens of Burkina Faso without a visa.

Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso?

Cape Verdean citizens can enter Burkina Faso without a visa.

Can citizens of Burkina Faso enter Cape Verde visa-free?

Yes, citizens of Burkina Faso can enter Cape Verde without a visa.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.