Cape Verde visa requirements for Nigeriens

Travel and visa requirements

Cape Verdian Visa is not required for Nigeriens

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Niger citizens travelling to Cape Verde are granted a visa upon arrival for a variable duration of stay of at least 30 days (depending on the embassy’s decision).
  • Passports of citizens should be valid for a minimum period of one month from the date of entry into Cape Verde.
  • Passports must have at least one blank passport page available for the Cape Verde visa stamp. 
  • Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for Cape Verde visa stamps.
  • Niger citizens will be required to provide a recent passport-type photograph of two by two inches with a front view and a white background.
  • Citizens of Equatorial Guinea travelling to Cape Verde are required to present the International Yellow Fever Vaccination certificate.
  • Niger citizens above the age of 2 years are required to pay a special entry tax on arrival to Cape Verde.
  • Guns, ammunition and drugs require a special license to be brought into the country. 
  • Additional health certificates are required if pets are brought into the country, particularly dogs.
  • There is zero tolerance towards possessing, using or trafficking any type of illegal drug as convicted offenders can expect long jail sentences and heavy fines.
  • The estimated flight time from Niamey, Niger to Praia, Cape Verde is 3 hours, 56 minutes.
  • Cape Verde adopts the Cape Verde Standard Time zone (GMT-1) hence, Niger is 2 hours ahead of Cape Verde.
  • A lot of tourist visits to Cape Verde have been trouble-free but you are advised to be very cautious of petty crime.
  • Cape Verde’s warm tropical climate, volcanic islands, wonderful musicians and delicious cuisine are its international landmark qualities.
  • The official language of instruction and government in Cape Verde is Portuguese.
  • Public bus transport runs periodically and taxis In the major cities of Cape Verde are common. In smaller towns, there are mostly hi aces and/or taxis. 
  • Boat transportation is also available in the country but it is not widely used nor dependable.
  • Cape Verde has two seasons, the dry season also called the Time of winds is between October to mid-July while the rainy season starts from August to September
  • Cape Verde inhabitants generally recognise Christianity as its national religion.
  • For Cape Verde, there are two associated plug types, C and F. The country operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz.
  • One of the biggest tourist attractions of Cape Verde are its Islands and safe snorkelling adventures.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to go to Cape Verde?

Although Cape Verde remains a peaceful and safe place with a very low incidence of crime, theft has increased as a direct consequence of tourism.

What currency is used in Cape Verde?

The currency is the Cape Verdean Escudo or CV Esc which can only be obtained anywhere within the islands. 

Are there volcanoes in Cape Verde?

Yes, there a total of three volcanoes in Cape Verde named as Brava, Fogo and Sao Vicente.

On what continent is Cape Verde?

Cape Verde is in the Atlantic Ocean off the western coast of the African continent, near Senegal, The Gambia, and Mauritania.