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Cape Verde
Cape Verde visa for Malawian citizens
Entry requirement
Cape Verde issues Malawian citizens a visa on arrival, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
- 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 Malawi
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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.
Before travelling from Malawi to Cape Verde, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 Malawian citizens can stay in Cape Verde
No maximum stay in Cape Verde is given in the data for Malawian citizens; the border officer sets it on entry.
How Malawian citizens apply
Malawian 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 Malawi
Malawi issues Cape Verdean citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Malawi and Cape Verde.
Frequently asked questions
Do Malawian citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?
Cape Verde issues Malawian citizens a visa on arrival, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Malawi?
Malawi issues Cape Verdean citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Malawian citizens enter Cape Verde visa-free?
No; Malawian 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.