Maldives
Cape Verde
Cape Verde visa for Maldivian citizens
Entry requirement
Maldivian citizens receive their visa for Cape Verde at the border.
- 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 Maldives
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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.
Maldivian citizens planning a trip to Cape Verde can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 Maldivian citizens can stay in Cape Verde
No maximum stay in Cape Verde is given in the data for Maldivian citizens; the border officer sets it on entry.
How Maldivian citizens apply
Maldivian 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 the Maldives
The Maldives 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 the Maldives and Cape Verde.
Frequently asked questions
Do Maldivian citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?
Maldivian citizens receive their visa for Cape Verde at the border.
Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for the Maldives?
The Maldives issues Cape Verdean citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Maldivian citizens enter Cape Verde visa-free?
No; Maldivian citizens need a visa on arrival in Cape Verde.
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.