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title: Cape Verde visa for citizens of the Gambia
description: Citizens of the Gambia can visit Cape Verde without a visa for up to 90 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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lastModified: 2026-09-05
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# Cape Verde visa for citizens of the Gambia

Citizens of the Gambia can visit Cape Verde without a visa for up to 90 days.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa-free
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Government fee:** No visa fee
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Not required

## How to apply

1. **Prepare travel documents** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months.
2. **Travel to Cape Verde** — No visa required; present passport at border control.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Travel): Must be valid for at least 6 months from date of entry.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of exit from Cape Verde within allowed stay.
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel, optional): Hotel booking or invitation letter may be requested.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): Bank statement or cash, as border may ask.
- **Vaccination certificate (yellow fever)** (Supporting, optional): Required if traveling from an endemic country.

## Good to know

- Visa-free entry does not guarantee admission; final decision at port of entry.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity** — Ensure passport valid for at least 6 months from entry date.
- **Lack of onward/return ticket** — Carry a printed or digital proof of onward travel.
- **Criminal record or prohibited entry** — Check Cape Verde entry restrictions before traveling.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Cape Verde?

Citizens of the Gambia can visit Cape Verde without a visa for up to 90 days.

### How long can citizens of the Gambia stay in Cape Verde?

Up to 90 days without a visa.

### What documents do citizens of the Gambia need for Cape Verde?

Valid passport; Return or onward ticket; Proof of accommodation; Proof of sufficient funds; Vaccination certificate (yellow fever).

## More

- [Cape Verde visa for every passport](/visa/cape-verde)
- [Every destination for Gambia passport holders](/visa/passport/gambia)