Cape Verde
Gambia
Gambia visa for Cape Verdean citizens
Entry requirement
The Gambia admits Cape Verdean citizens without a visa for stays of 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
Citizens of the Gambia travelling to Cape Verde
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Travel advice for the Gambia
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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.
Cape Verdean citizens planning a trip to the Gambia can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates the Gambia at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 15 January 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the Gambia (updated 7 July 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the Gambia (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Cape Verdean citizens can stay in the Gambia
Cape Verdean citizens may stay in the Gambia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to the Gambia.
The Gambia’s neighbours for Cape Verdean citizens
Senegal admits Cape Verdean citizens visa-free.
Citizens of the Gambia travelling to Cape Verde
Citizens of the Gambia do not need a visa to travel to Cape Verde. The rule is the same in both directions between Cape Verde and the Gambia.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for the Gambia?
The Gambia admits Cape Verdean citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Cape Verdean citizens stay in the Gambia?
Cape Verdean citizens can stay in the Gambia for up to 90 days.
Do citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Cape Verde?
Citizens of the Gambia do not need a visa to travel to Cape Verde.
Can Cape Verdean citizens enter the Gambia visa-free?
Yes, Cape Verdean citizens can enter the Gambia without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.