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🇬🇲 Does a Gambian need a visa for Cape Verde 🇨🇻?
No. Gambian passport holders can visit Cape Verde without a visa; the border officer decides how long you may stay.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Gambian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Cape Verde or its official government website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
Visa-free entry lets you arrive with a valid passport and pass border control without applying in advance.
The permitted length of stay is set at the border; ask the officer if it is not stamped in your passport.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Cape Verde at a glance
Capital: Praia · Currency: Cape Verdean escudo (CVE, Esc) · Official languages: Portuguese · Calling code: +238
U.S. State Department travel advisory for Cape Verde: Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (updated 15 December 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
Plugs and voltage
You need a travel adapter: Cape Verde uses plug types C, F, the Gambia uses G. Mains voltage differs (Cape Verde: 220 V; the Gambia: 230 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
More about entering Cape Verde →
The other way round
🇨🇻 Cape Verdian passport holders visiting the Gambia: Cape Verdian passport holders can visit the Gambia without a visa for up to 90 days.
The Gambian passport at a glance
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Questions
Do Gambian citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?
Gambian passport holders can visit Cape Verde without a visa; the border officer decides how long you may stay.
Does a Cape Verdian need a visa for the Gambia?
Cape Verdian passport holders can visit the Gambia without a visa for up to 90 days.