Mauritania
Cape Verde
Cape Verde visa for Mauritanian citizens
Entry requirement
Mauritanian citizens do not need a visa to travel to Cape Verde.
- 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 Mauritania
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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.
Mauritanian 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Mauritanian citizens can stay in Cape Verde
No maximum stay in Cape Verde is given in the data for Mauritanian citizens; the border officer sets it on entry.
Cape Verdean citizens travelling to Mauritania
Mauritania requires a visa from Cape Verdean citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?
Mauritanian citizens do not need a visa to travel to Cape Verde.
Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Mauritania?
Mauritania requires a visa from Cape Verdean citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Can Mauritanian citizens enter Cape Verde visa-free?
Yes, Mauritanian citizens 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.