Tanzania
Cape Verde
Cape Verde visa for Tanzanian citizens
Entry requirement
Cape Verde issues Tanzanian citizens a visa on arrival, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
- 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 Tanzania
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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.
For a trip from Tanzania to Cape Verde, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 Tanzanian citizens can stay in Cape Verde
No maximum stay in Cape Verde is given in the data for Tanzanian citizens; the border officer sets it on entry.
How Tanzanian citizens apply
Tanzanian 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 Tanzania
Cape Verdean citizens receive their visa for Tanzania at the border. The rule is the same in both directions between Tanzania and Cape Verde.
Frequently asked questions
Do Tanzanian citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?
Cape Verde issues Tanzanian citizens a visa on arrival, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Tanzania?
Cape Verdean citizens receive their visa for Tanzania at the border.
Can Tanzanian citizens enter Cape Verde visa-free?
No; Tanzanian 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.