Nigerian visa for Cabo Verdean citizens
A visa is NOT required for Cabo Verdean passport holders visiting Nigeria for a short-term stay: .
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Cabo Verdean citizens to enter Nigeria for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | |
| Evisa | Nigeria e-visa for Cabo Verdean citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Nigeria visa on arrival for Cabo Verdean citizens | Not Available | |
Nigeria tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Cabo Verdean passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Nigeria.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Nigeria.
If you are looking for Nigeria visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Cape Verde, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Nigeria nearest your place of residence.
- Dakar: The Embassy of in Dakar, ~ 632.13 kilometers (392.79 mi) away from Praia, Cape Verde. (Working hours: Open now. Close in 33 minutes).
- Banjul: The Embassy of in Banjul, ~ 763.47 kilometers (474.40 mi) away from Praia, Cape Verde. (Working hours: Open now. Close in 1 hours 3 minutes).
Nigeria visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Nigeria diplomatic mission offices to Cape Verde for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Cape Verde traveling to Nigeria from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Cape Verde) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 582 | N/A |
| 2009 | 605 | 3.95% |
| 2010 | 611 | 0.99% |
| 2011 | 377 | -38.30% |
| 2012 | 467 | 23.87% |
| 2013 | 404 | -13.49% |
| 2014 | 480 | 18.81% |
| 2015 | 602 | 25.42% |
| 2016 | 527 | -12.46% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Nigeria & Cape Verde comparison
Nigeria's area is approximately 910,770 km2 (351,650 sq mi), while the area of Cape Verde is approximately 4,033 km2 (1,557 sq mi). This means Cape Verde is 225.83 times smaller than Nigeria.
As of October 2025, Nigeria's population is ~232.7 million people - 232,174,234 more people than the population of Cape Verde.
We have highlighted Nigeria & Cape Verde’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Nigeria | Cape Verde | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 232,731,595 | 557,361 | 232.2 million more people live in Nigeria than Cape Verde |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 102 | 2 | Nigeria has 100 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Cape Verde. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 26 | 36 | Nigeria passport holders visit 10 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 93 | 19 | Nigerian hosts 74 more foreign missions than Cape Verde. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Cape Verde travel to Nigeria in one year?
The number of visitors from Cape Verde visiting Nigeria in 2016 was approximately 527.
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