Cape Verde
Nigeria
Nigeria visa for Cape Verdean citizens
Entry requirement
Nigeria 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
Nigerian citizens travelling to Cape Verde
NigeriaCape Verde Visa-free Cape Verde visa for citizens of Nigeria
Travel advice for Nigeria
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
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 Cape Verde to Nigeria, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Nigeria at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 11 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Nigeria (updated 28 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Nigeria (updated 21 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Cape Verdean citizens can stay in Nigeria
No maximum stay in Nigeria is given in the data for Cape Verdean citizens; the border officer sets it on entry.
Nigeria’s neighbours for Cape Verdean citizens
Niger and Benin admit Cape Verdean citizens visa-free.
Nigerian citizens travelling to Cape Verde
Nigerian citizens can enter Cape Verde without a visa. The rule is the same in both directions between Cape Verde and Nigeria.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Nigeria admits Cape Verdean citizens without a visa.
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?
Nigerian citizens can enter Cape Verde without a visa.
Can Cape Verdean citizens enter Nigeria visa-free?
Yes, Cape Verdean citizens can enter Nigeria 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.