Data verified
Nigeria passport holders: Single entry for Cape Verde. Fee: EUR 30 (~USD 34.89). Processing: Instant (ECOWAS). Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
ECOWAS member — VISA-FREE entry for Nigerians under ECOWAS Free Movement Protocol! No fee. EASE Pre-Registration recommended (free, online at ease.gov.cv) for smooth airport processing. Airport Security Tax EUR 30 applies. Direct flights via TACV/Air Senegal connecting.
Visa types: ECOWAS Free Movement (Tourist/Business — visa-free, 30 days); EASE Pre-Registration (free, recommended); Long-stay via embassy (Work, Study, Family); Transit.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: 30 days visa-free under ECOWAS. Extendable in-country.
Extension possibleYes
Overstay penalty: Per-day fine + possible re-entry ban — verify with destination immigration authority
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid Nigerian Passport OR ECOWAS Travel Certificate; EASE Pre-Registration online (free, recommended); Yellow Fever cert (carried); NIN; Return ticket; Hotel booking; Bank statement (USD 50/day); Cash for Airport Tax EUR 30; Travel insurance recommended; For long-stay: full document set via embassy.
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ECOWAS member — VISA-FREE entry for Nigerians under ECOWAS Free Movement Protocol! No fee. EASE Pre-Registration recommended (free, online at ease.gov.cv) for smooth airport processing. Airport Security Tax EUR 30 applies. Direct flights via TACV/Air Senegal connecting.
Common rejection reasons
Common NG entry issues (VERY LOW): (1) Missed EASE pre-registration — boarding delays; (2) Yellow Fever cert sometimes checked; (3) Cash insufficient for Airport Tax on arrival; (4) Onward migration to EU via Cape Verde (Atlantic crossings to Canary Islands flagged); (5) Drug-corridor screening; (6) Lusophone Africa connection — Nigerian business community small but established.
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