Kenya
Cape Verde
Cape Verde visa for Kenyan citizens
Entry requirement
Kenyan citizens can get a visa on arrival in Cape Verde.
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Cape Verdean citizens travelling to Kenya
Cape VerdeKenya Visa-free, 60 days Kenya 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 Kenya 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).
Good to know
How long Kenyan citizens can stay in Cape Verde
No maximum stay in Cape Verde is given in the data for Kenyan citizens; the border officer sets it on entry.
How Kenyan citizens apply
Kenyan citizens receive the visa for Cape Verde at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Cape Verdean citizens travelling to Kenya
Cape Verdean citizens can visit Kenya without a visa for up to 60 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?
Kenyan citizens can get a visa on arrival in Cape Verde.
Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Kenya?
Cape Verdean citizens can visit Kenya without a visa for up to 60 days.
Can Kenyan citizens enter Cape Verde visa-free?
No; Kenyan citizens need a visa on arrival in Cape Verde.
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.