Cape Verde
Djibouti
Djibouti visa for Cape Verdean citizens
Entry requirement
Cape Verdean citizens receive their visa for Djibouti at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Djiboutian citizens travelling to Cape Verde
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Travel advice for Djibouti
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- 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.
Cape Verdean citizens planning a trip to Djibouti can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Djibouti at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 5 March 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Djibouti (updated 27 July 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Djibouti (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Cape Verdean citizens can stay in Djibouti
Cape Verdean citizens may stay in Djibouti for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Djibouti.
How Cape Verdean citizens apply
Cape Verdean citizens receive the visa for Djibouti at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Djibouti’s neighbours for Cape Verdean citizens
Eritrea requires Cape Verdean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Djiboutian citizens travelling to Cape Verde
Cape Verde issues Djiboutian citizens a visa on arrival, so nothing has to be arranged in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Cape Verde and Djibouti.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Djibouti?
Cape Verdean citizens receive their visa for Djibouti at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
How long can Cape Verdean citizens stay in Djibouti?
Cape Verdean citizens can stay in Djibouti for up to 90 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Djiboutian citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?
Cape Verde issues Djiboutian citizens a visa on arrival, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Cape Verdean citizens enter Djibouti visa-free?
No; Cape Verdean citizens need a visa on arrival in Djibouti.
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.