Sierra Leone to Cape Verde: Visa Requirements 2026

Entry Requirement — 2026
🇸🇱 Sierra Leone → 🇨🇻 Cape Verde
Visa Free

Visa-free entry — verify exact stay limits at destination.

Sierra Leone citizens can enter Cape Verde without a visa. No embassy appointment or pre-application is required for short stays. Both countries have a comparable cost of living (index ~44, NYC=100).

Sierra Leone Passport Strength

39 Visa-free
18 Visa on arrival
44 e-Visa
98 Visa required

Entry Details — Cape Verde

Entry type
Visa Free
Citizens can enter without a visa for tourism or short stays.
Maximum stay
Varies — check destination
Per entry. Extension may be possible in-country.
Cost of living — Cape Verde
44.0
Index vs NYC=100 · Full data →
Income tax — Cape Verde
25%
Top marginal rate · All tax rates →
Digital nomad visa
Not available
No dedicated digital nomad visa programme.
Monthly budget (comfortable)
~$1,100/month
Estimated for a single expat · Budget tool →

Other Africa Destinations — Sierra Leone Passport

🇩🇿AlgeriaVisa Required 🇦🇴AngolaVisa Required 🇧🇯BeninVisa Free 🇧🇼BotswanaVisa Free 🇧🇫Burkina FasoVisa Free 🇧🇮BurundiVisa on Arrival 🇨🇲Cameroone-Visa 🇨🇫Central African RepublicVisa Required

Cost of Living & Tax Overview

Cape Verde and Sierra Leone have a broadly similar cost of living (index 44 vs 40, NYC=100).
Cape Verde cost of living guide →
Tax rates in Cape Verde — income, corporate & VAT →

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Sierra Leone citizens need a visa to visit Cape Verde?+

Sierra Leone passport holders currently have Visa Free access to Cape Verde. Citizens can enter without a visa for tourism or short stays.

How long can Sierra Leone passport holders stay in Cape Verde?+

Sierra Leone citizens enjoy visa-free access to Cape Verde. The standard permitted stay is 90 days within any 180-day period for Schengen and most bilateral agreements — verify the exact limit with the official immigration authority before travel.

Is there a digital nomad visa for Cape Verde?+

Pas de nomad visa dédié. Long-stay visa standard disponible (90 jours, renouvelable hors Schengen). Revenu minimum non défini officiellement.

What is the cost of living in Cape Verde?+

The cost of living index for Cape Verde is 44.0 (NYC=100). See the entry details section for an estimated monthly expat budget. For detailed price breakdowns visit the full cost of living guide for Cape Verde.

What documents are required for Sierra Leone citizens to enter Cape Verde?+

A valid Sierra Leone passport is the minimum requirement. Since entry is visa free, no additional visa is needed for short stays.

Data source: Passport Index 2026 (github.com/imorte/passport-index-data, MIT). Visa requirements change without notice — always verify with the official embassy before travel. Last updated April 2026. Not legal or immigration advice.