Gambia
Cape Verde
Cape Verde visa for citizens of the Gambia
Entry requirement
Citizens of the Gambia can enter Cape Verde without a visa.
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Cape Verdean citizens travelling to the Gambia
Cape VerdeGambia Visa-free, 90 days Gambia visa for citizens of Cape Verde
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 the Gambia 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long citizens of the Gambia can stay in Cape Verde
No maximum stay in Cape Verde is given in the data for citizens of the Gambia; the border officer sets it on entry.
Cape Verdean citizens travelling to the Gambia
No visa is needed by Cape Verdean citizens for the Gambia, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between the Gambia and Cape Verde.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Cape Verde?
Citizens of the Gambia can enter Cape Verde without a visa.
Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for the Gambia?
No visa is needed by Cape Verdean citizens for the Gambia, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can citizens of the Gambia enter Cape Verde visa-free?
Yes, citizens of the Gambia can enter Cape Verde without a visa.
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.