Tonga
Cape Verde
Cape Verde visa for Tongan citizens
Entry requirement
Tongan citizens receive their visa for Cape Verde at the border.
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Cape Verdean citizens travelling to Tonga
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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.
Tongan 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 Tongan citizens can stay in Cape Verde
No maximum stay in Cape Verde is given in the data for Tongan citizens; the border officer sets it on entry.
How Tongan citizens apply
Tongan 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 Tonga
Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Tonga, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Tongan citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?
Tongan citizens receive their visa for Cape Verde at the border.
Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Tonga?
Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Tonga, obtained before travel.
Can Tongan citizens enter Cape Verde visa-free?
No; Tongan citizens need a visa on arrival in Cape Verde.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.