Cabo Verde Cabo Verde Nigeria Nigeria
Visa required

Cabo Verde passport holders must obtain a tourist visa before traveling to Nigeria for tourism purposes, available online or at Nigerian embassies.

Last verified: 2026-02-05

At a glance

Max stay See requirements
Passport validity Passport valid for at least 6 months with at least 2 blank visa pages.
Entry type Visa required
Onward ticket Valid return/onward ticket if travelling by air.

Entry requirements

  • Nigeria requires visas for Cabo Verde citizens (not exempt under ECOWAS agreements for visa purposes).
  • Tourist visas can be obtained online through Nigeria's immigration portal or at Nigerian diplomatic missions.
  • Processing typically takes 2-3 working days; visas allow stays of up to 90 days.

Passport

Passport valid for at least 6 months with at least 2 blank visa pages.

Health — Yellow fever

Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for entry.

Online applications are available. Processing time is typically 2-3 working days. Always confirm requirements with the nearest Nigerian embassy.

Sources

Important

This tool is for guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date. Always confirm with official government sources and your airline before you travel.