Sierra Leone
Cape Verde
Cape Verde visa for Sierra Leonean citizens
Entry requirement
Sierra Leonean 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 Sierra Leone
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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.
Sierra Leonean 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 Sierra Leonean citizens can stay in Cape Verde
No maximum stay in Cape Verde is given in the data for Sierra Leonean citizens; the border officer sets it on entry.
Cape Verdean citizens travelling to Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone admits Cape Verdean citizens without a visa. The rule is the same in both directions between Sierra Leone and Cape Verde.
Frequently asked questions
Do Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?
Sierra Leonean citizens do not need a visa to travel to Cape Verde.
Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Sierra Leone?
Sierra Leone admits Cape Verdean citizens without a visa.
Can Sierra Leonean citizens enter Cape Verde visa-free?
Yes, Sierra Leonean 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.