Cape Verde
Niger
Niger visa for Cape Verdean citizens
Entry requirement
Niger admits Cape Verdean citizens without a visa.
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Nigerien citizens travelling to Cape Verde
NigerCape Verde Visa-free Cape Verde visa for citizens of Niger
Travel advice for Niger
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
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 Niger can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Niger at Level 4, do not travel (updated 8 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Niger (updated 23 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Niger (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Cape Verdean citizens can stay in Niger
No maximum stay in Niger is given in the data for Cape Verdean citizens; the border officer sets it on entry.
Niger’s neighbours for Cape Verdean citizens
Benin, Burkina Faso, Nigeria and Mali admit Cape Verdean citizens visa-free. Algeria requires Cape Verdean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Nigerien citizens travelling to Cape Verde
Cape Verde admits Nigerien citizens without a visa. The rule is the same in both directions between Cape Verde and Niger.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Niger?
Niger admits Cape Verdean citizens without a visa.
Do Nigerien citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?
Cape Verde admits Nigerien citizens without a visa.
Can Cape Verdean citizens enter Niger visa-free?
Yes, Cape Verdean citizens can enter Niger without a visa.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.