Cape Verde visa for Nigerien citizens

Cape Verdean passport holders enjoy visa-free entry to Niger for tourist purposes, greatly simplifying travel between these two ECOWAS nations. Despite their shared regional membership, the vast Sahara desert distinctly separates the Atlantic archipelago from the landlocked Sahel, a journey often involving connecting flights through West African hubs like Dakar. With approximately 3,000 kilometers spanning the distance, travelers should anticipate a journey lasting upwards of eight hours, crossing a two-hour time difference (Cape Verde GMT-1, Niger GMT+1).

Visa-free· verified 2026-05-27

Entry requirements

Passport validity
6+ months
Yellow fever cert.
Required

Visa options

TransitTraffic Visa (Transit)
4d
Apply
TouristTourism Visa
90dvalid 2mo
Apply
OtherTemporary Visa (Ordinary)
180dvalid 6mo
Apply
OtherTemporary Visa (Multiple Entry)
90dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply
WorkResidence Visa
180d
Apply

Visa on arrival at Sal, Boa Vista, São Vicente or Santiago airports. Register online 5 days before.

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