Turkey
Cape Verde
Cape Verde visa for Turkish citizens
Entry requirement
Cape Verde issues Turkish citizens a visa on arrival, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
- Residence permit Validity: Temporary residence: two years, renewable for two-year periods (2014 text of the law); TRE of permanent residents renewed every five years
- Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Maximum stay: Tourist visa: up to 90 days, extendable once by the same period (2014 text of the law)
Cape Verdean citizens travelling to Turkey
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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 Turkey 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 Turkish citizens can stay in Cape Verde
No maximum stay in Cape Verde is given in the data for Turkish citizens; the border officer sets it on entry.
How Turkish citizens apply
Turkish 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 Turkey
Turkey requires Cape Verdean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?
Cape Verde issues Turkish citizens a visa on arrival, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Turkey?
Turkey requires Cape Verdean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Turkish citizens enter Cape Verde visa-free?
No; Turkish 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.