Visa

Visas for Cabo Verde allow foreign nationals to enter and stay in the country temporarily.

Not all foreign nationals require a visa. Citizens of countries with visa-exemption or free-movement agreements with Cabo Verde are exempt. Persons born in Cabo Verde who hold a foreign nationality, as well as their spouses and descendants, are also exempt.

See the list of visa-free countries whose citizens are exempt from the visa requirement for Cabo Verde.

Whether or not a visa is required, all foreign nationals must pre-register their trip through the EASE portal. You only need to provide your passport details and travel date and pay the Airport Security Fee (TSA), where applicable.

Who must apply for a visa for Cabo Verde 

A visa for Cabo Verde is mandatory for:

• Citizens of countries without exemption or free movement agreements with Cabo Verde
• Citizens of visa-exempt countries who intend to stay in the country beyond the exemption period
• Officials on an official, diplomatic, or courtesy visit
• Passengers in transit at international airports
• Foreign citizens traveling on business or work in Cabo Verde

Some foreign nationals are required to obtain a visa before traveling.

See the list of countries whose citizens must obtain a visa before traveling to Cabo Verde.

What you need to apply for a visa

Before applying for the visa, you need:

• Passport that is currently valid
• Compliant photograph 

The passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into Cabo Verde. Depending on the type of visa, other documents may be required. For more information, contact the nearest Cabo Verdean embassy or consular post.

Cost and validity of the visa for Cabo Verde

The cost of the visa for Cabo Verde is 4,898 CVE.

Before traveling, check the issue date and the validity date of the visa.

For example, a tourist visa must be used within 60 days of its issuance:

How to apply for a visa for Cabo Verde

Currently, you must apply for the visa at the Cabo Verdean embassies and consular services. If applicable, you can apply for a visa online on the EASE website.

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We are working to make the online visa service available on GOV.CV.