France
Cape Verde
Cape Verde visa for French citizens
Entry requirement
Cape Verde admits French citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at consulatducapvert.com
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Cape Verdean citizens travelling to France
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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 France 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long French citizens can stay in Cape Verde
French citizens may stay in Cape Verde for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Cape Verde.
Cape Verdean citizens travelling to France
Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do French citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?
Cape Verde admits French citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can French citizens stay in Cape Verde?
French citizens can stay in Cape Verde for up to 30 days.
Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for France?
Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel.
Can French citizens enter Cape Verde visa-free?
Yes, French citizens can enter Cape Verde without a visa and stay for up to 30 days.
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.