São Tomé and Príncipe
Cape Verde
Cape Verde visa for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Entry requirement
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe 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 São Tomé and Príncipe
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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.
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can stay in Cape Verde
No maximum stay in Cape Verde is given in the data for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe; the border officer sets it on entry.
How citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe 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 São Tomé and Príncipe
Cape Verdean citizens do not need a visa to travel to São Tomé and Príncipe.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Cape Verde?
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe receive their visa for Cape Verde at the border.
Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe?
Cape Verdean citizens do not need a visa to travel to São Tomé and Príncipe.
Can citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe enter Cape Verde visa-free?
No; citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe 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.