Republic of the Congo
Cape Verde
Cape Verde visa for citizens of the Republic of the Congo
Entry requirement
Citizens of the Republic of the Congo 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 Republic of the Congo
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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 the Republic of the Congo 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 citizens of the Republic of the Congo can stay in Cape Verde
No maximum stay in Cape Verde is given in the data for citizens of the Republic of the Congo; the border officer sets it on entry.
How citizens of the Republic of the Congo apply
Citizens of the Republic of the Congo 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 Republic of the Congo
The Republic of the Congo requires Cape Verdean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Republic of the Congo need a visa for Cape Verde?
Citizens of the Republic of the Congo receive their visa for Cape Verde at the border.
Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo requires Cape Verdean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can citizens of the Republic of the Congo enter Cape Verde visa-free?
No; citizens of the Republic of the Congo 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.