Cape Verde e-Visa for Nigerian citizens
Nigerian passport holders can apply online and receive their Cape Verde e-visa in 5 days. Stay up to 30 days. Total cost USD 95.
What Nigerian applicants need
- Nigeria passport valid 6+ months
- Recent digital photo (auto-captured)
- Travel dates (entry & exit)
- Accommodation in Cape Verde
- Last bank statement
- Return ticket (optional)
Fees
FAQ for Nigerian applicants
Can Nigerian citizens use Cape Verde's EASE instead of a visa?+
No. EASE covers EU, UK, US, Canada and a limited list of other nationalities. Nigerian passport holders need the full tourist visa before boarding.
How long does the Cape Verde visa take from Nigeria?+
Typically 5–7 working days with a complete file. Missing accommodation cover for the full stay is the most frequent cause of delay.
Is yellow fever vaccination required for Nigerian travellers?+
Yes. Arrivals from Nigeria are asked for a valid yellow fever certificate, and it is checked at the airport alongside the visa.
Does one Cape Verde visa cover all the islands?+
Yes. A single visa covers the whole archipelago, including inter-island flights and ferries between Sal, Boa Vista, Santiago and São Vicente.
Do I still pay the airport security tax with a visa?+
Yes. The TSA airport security tax applies to every arriving passenger regardless of visa or EASE status. We quote it upfront so nothing is a surprise on arrival.
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?+
Yes. Nigerian passport holders need a E-Visa to enter Cape Verde. It can be applied for entirely online through Vizaezy and is typically issued in 5 days.
How long does the Cape Verde visa take for Nigerian applicants?+
Median processing time is 5 days from the moment your documents are submitted. Vizaezy tracks your application against the government portal in real time.
How much does a Cape Verde visa cost from Nigeria?+
Total cost is USD 95 — that's USD 45 in government fees plus USD 50 for Vizaezy's service. Government fees are non-refundable, our service fee is refunded if the visa is denied.
How long can Nigerian citizens stay in Cape Verde?+
The E-Visa permits a stay of up to 30 days and is valid for 90 days from issue.
What documents do Nigerian applicants need?+
A passport valid for at least 6 months, a recent passport-style photo, travel dates, accommodation details and proof of funds. Vizaezy auto-extracts your passport fields on-device — no manual data entry required.
Nigerian passport holders are not covered by Cape Verde's EASE exemption. A full tourist visa is required before boarding, and Lagos-based applicants should file early because verification takes longer than for exempt nationalities.
Eligibility criteria for Nigerian applicants
| Criterion | Requirement |
|---|---|
| EASE exemption | Not available for Nigerian passports — full visa required |
| Passport validity | 6 months beyond arrival, 2 blank pages |
| Accommodation | Hotel booking or host invitation covering the entire stay |
| Financials | 3 months of statements plus employment or business proof |
| Yellow fever | Vaccination certificate is checked on arrival from Nigeria |
Cape Verde visa cost breakdown from Nigerian
| Government / immigration feePaid directly to the issuing authority — non-refundable | USD 45 |
| Vizaezy service feeDocument review, filing and tracking — refunded on eligible rejection | USD 50 |
| TSA airport security taxCharged to every arriving passenger | USD 34 |
| Indicative total (all items above) | USD 129 |
How Nigerian citizens apply, step by step
- 1
Route confirmation
Same dayWe confirm the visa route and rule out EASE, which many Nigerian travellers are wrongly sold by other agents.
- 2
Document assembly
2 daysPassport, photo, accommodation covering the full stay, statements and yellow fever certificate.
- 3
Consular filing
1 dayFiled with document review; incomplete accommodation coverage is the most common reason Nigerian files stall.
- 4
Decision and travel brief
5–7 working daysApproved visa plus a brief on the arrival tax and inter-island travel between Sal, Boa Vista and Praia.
Notes for Nigerian applicants
Multi-entry options for Nigerian passport holders were re-opened in 2026 after a temporary suspension — only single-entry was issued throughout 2024.
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