Sri Lanka
Cape Verde
Cape Verde visa for Sri Lankan citizens
Entry requirement
Sri Lankan citizens can get a visa on arrival in 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 Sri Lanka
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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 Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lankan citizens can stay in Cape Verde
No maximum stay in Cape Verde is given in the data for Sri Lankan citizens; the border officer sets it on entry.
How Sri Lankan citizens apply
Sri Lankan 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 Sri Lanka
Cape Verdean citizens receive their visa for Sri Lanka at the border; it covers up to 30 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Sri Lanka and Cape Verde.
Frequently asked questions
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?
Sri Lankan citizens can get a visa on arrival in Cape Verde.
Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Cape Verdean citizens receive their visa for Sri Lanka at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Sri Lankan citizens enter Cape Verde visa-free?
No; Sri Lankan 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.