Mauritania to Cabo Verde visa requirements
Mauritanian citizens are exempt from visa requirements for Cabo Verde, allowing stays up to 90 days for tourism purposes.
Last verified: 2026-02-05
At a glance
What Mauritania travellers need to know
If you hold a Mauritania passport and plan to visit Cabo Verde for tourism, current guidance indicates you need visa-free.
Mauritanian citizens are exempt from visa requirements for Cabo Verde, allowing stays up to 90 days for tourism purposes.
Typical stay guidance: Visa-free stay valid for up to 90 days.
Passport rule: Valid passport (at least 6 months validity)
Pre-registration through EASE platform and payment of airport security fee are required for all foreign visitors.
Rules change. Cross-check the official sources listed below and your airline’s document checks before you fly from Mauritania to Cabo Verde.
Entry requirements
- Passport valid for at least 6 months required
- Pre-registration through EASE platform and payment of airport security fee required
- Maximum stay: 90 days
Stay
Visa-free stay valid for up to 90 days.
Pre-registration through EASE platform and payment of airport security fee are required for all foreign visitors.
How to prepare (Mauritania → Cabo Verde)
- 1
Confirm Cabo Verde still lists Mauritania as visa-free for your travel dates.
- 2
Check passport validity, blank pages, and any yellow-fever or health rules.
- 3
Book return/onward travel and accommodation you can show at the border if asked.
- 4
Carry proof of funds for your stay in Cabo Verde.
- 5
Keep digital and paper copies of your passport bio page and bookings.
Documents checklist
- Valid Mauritania passport (check validity rules above)
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation in Cabo Verde
- Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
- Travel insurance (recommended)
Frequently asked questions
Do Mauritania citizens need a visa for Cabo Verde?
Based on Tsavaro’s last verification (2026-02-05), Mauritania travellers need visa-free for tourism to Cabo Verde. Mauritanian citizens are exempt from visa requirements for Cabo Verde, allowing stays up to 90 days for tourism purposes.
How long can I stay in Cabo Verde on a Mauritania passport?
Visa-free stay valid for up to 90 days.
What documents should Mauritania travellers carry to Cabo Verde?
At minimum: a valid passport, return/onward ticket, accommodation proof, and funds. Check whether yellow fever or other health certificates apply to your route.
Where can I verify Cabo Verde entry rules officially?
Start with: Cabo Verde EASE (official); Cape Verde visa exemption & requirements. Requirements can change without notice.
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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.