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Cape Verde tourist visa

You may enter without a visa if your nationality or personal circumstances qualify. Otherwise, you need a visa before travel or, if eligible, on arrival.

Ways to get a Cape Verde tourist visa

  1. Visa-free entry for 90 days

    No visa needed

    Citizens of all ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States) member states and the other listed countries and territories qualify.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days.
    Fee
    Airport security fee: CVE 3400, payable online or on arrival.
    1. Pre-register online on the EASE portal, preferably five days before arrival.
    2. Pay the airport security fee online or on arrival.
    Apply on the official website

  2. Visa-free entry for 60 days

    No visa needed

    Citizens of Russia qualify.

    Stay
    Up to 60 days.
    Fee
    Airport security fee: CVE 3400, payable online or on arrival.

    Passports that qualify (1)

    1. Pre-register online on the EASE portal, preferably five days before arrival.
    2. Pay the airport security fee online or on arrival.
    Apply on the official website

  3. Visa-free entry for 30 days

    No visa needed

    Citizens of all European Union member states and the other listed countries qualify.

    Stay
    Up to 30 days.
    Fee
    Airport security fee: CVE 3400, payable online or on arrival.
    1. Pre-register online on the EASE portal, preferably five days before arrival.
    2. Pay the airport security fee online or on arrival.
    Apply on the official website

  4. Visa from an embassy or consulate

    Visa needed

    Visitors who need a visa can obtain one in advance from a Cabo Verde embassy or consulate.

    1. Obtain a visa from a Cabo Verde embassy or consulate before travel.

  5. Visa on arrival

    Visa on arrival

    Citizens of the listed countries can obtain a visa on arrival at Sal, Boa Vista, São Vicente or Santiago international airports.

    Fee
    Airport security fee: CVE 3400, payable online or on arrival. The visa fee is not specified.
    1. Pre-register online on the EASE portal, preferably five days before arrival.
    2. Pay the airport security fee online or on arrival.
    3. Obtain your visa in person on arrival at Sal, Boa Vista, São Vicente or Santiago international airport.
    Apply on the official website

  6. Diplomatic, official or service passport exemption

    No visa needed

    Holders of diplomatic, official or service passports from any country except Afghanistan qualify.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days.

  7. Former citizen and family exemption

    No visa needed

    Former citizens of Cabo Verde and their spouses and children do not need a visa.

Who needs it

Visitors who do not qualify for a visa exemption need a visa.

Who doesn't

Listed nationalities qualify for visa-free stays of 30, 60 or 90 days. Separate exemptions cover certain passport holders, former citizens of Cabo Verde and their spouses and children.

How to apply

  1. Check which entry option applies to you.
  2. For a nationality-based visa exemption, pre-register online on the EASE portal, preferably five days before arrival.
  3. Pay the CVE 3400 airport security fee online or on arrival.

Good to know

  • Keep within the stay limit for your entry option.
  • EASE is the government portal for online pre-registration.
  • Pre-registration is a separate step from getting a visa.
  • A note also gives a maximum stay of 90 days per calendar year, but does not clearly identify which exemption it applies to.

Questions

Do I need a tourist visa for Cape Verde?

Visitors who do not qualify for a visa exemption need a visa. Listed nationalities qualify for visa-free stays of 30, 60 or 90 days. Separate exemptions cover certain passport holders, former citizens of Cabo Verde and their spouses and children.

What are the ways to get a tourist visa for Cape Verde?

There are 7 options: Visa-free entry for 90 days (no visa at all); Visa-free entry for 60 days (no visa at all); Visa-free entry for 30 days (no visa at all); Visa from an embassy or consulate (a visa from an embassy); Visa on arrival (a visa at the border); Diplomatic, official or service passport exemption (no visa at all); Former citizen and family exemption (no visa at all).

Who can go to Cape Verde without a tourist visa?

Citizens of all ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States) member states and the other listed countries and territories qualify. Citizens of Russia qualify. Citizens of all European Union member states and the other listed countries qualify. Holders of diplomatic, official or service passports from any country except Afghanistan qualify. Former citizens of Cabo Verde and their spouses and children do not need a visa.

How long can I stay on a Cape Verde tourist visa?

30, 60 or 90 days for the listed nationality-based exemptions.

How much does a Cape Verde tourist visa cost?

Airport security fee: CVE 3400 for the listed nationality-based exemptions. This is not a visa fee.

How do I apply for a Cape Verde tourist visa?

1. 1. Check which entry option applies to you. 2. 2. For a nationality-based visa exemption, pre-register online on the EASE portal, preferably five days before arrival. 3. 3. Pay the CVE 3400 airport security fee online or on arrival.

What rules do I have to follow on a Cape Verde tourist visa?

Keep within the stay limit for your entry option.

Does my passport change whether I need a tourist visa for Cape Verde?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Cape Verde visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a tourist visa for Cape Verde be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Cape Verde tourist visa rules?

On Cape Verde's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

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