Cabo Verde Visa Requirements 2026Entry Rules & Visa-Free Access by Passport

Visa-free nationalities
58
Visa on arrival
0
eTA / e-Visa
46
Total streamlined
104
Visa required in advance
94

Cabo Verde's visa policy is selectively open relative to other destinations worldwide. If your nationality is not listed as visa-free, visa on arrival, or eTA/e-Visa eligible, you will need to apply for a Cabo Verde tourist visa in advance at an embassy or consulate.

Visa-free

Countries Whose Citizens Can Visit Cabo Verde Visa-Free (58)

Passport holders from these countries can enter Cabo Verde without a visa - no embassy appointment, no advance fee.

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eTA / e-Visa

eTA & e-Visa Eligible Countries for Cabo Verde (46)

These nationalities can apply for an electronic travel authorisation or e-Visa online before travel - no embassy visit required.

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Fees

Cabo Verde Visa Fees (updated 2 Jul 2026)

  • Tourist visa, single entry (Embassy of Cabo Verde, Washington DC)

    Stay up to 90 days (extendable once); must be used within 180 days of issueofficial sourceembcv-usa.gov.cv ↗

    USD 60

  • Tourist/temporary visa, multiple entry (Embassy of Cabo Verde, Washington DC)

    Multiple entries; temporary multiple-entry allows total stay of 90 days within one year of issueofficial sourceembcv-usa.gov.cv ↗

    USD 114

  • EASE pre-registration + Airport Security Tax (TSA), international flights

    Per entryofficial sourceportalconsular.mnec.gov.cv ↗

    CVE 3,400 (~$35)

  • Temporary visa (business, cultural, medical, family visit)

    Single entry: stay up to 180 days; multiple entry (USD 114): 90 days total within one yearofficial sourceembcv-usa.gov.cv ↗

    USD 60

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Transit

Cabo Verde Transit Visa

Cabo Verde publishes a transit visa product for travellers passing through to another destination. Whether you need one depends on your nationality and whether you stay airside - see how transit visas work.

Visto de Trânsito (Transit Visa)

For travellers transiting through Cabo Verde to another country who disembark and remain in the country briefly before continuing their journey.

up to 4 days~$48apply online

Stay limited to 4 days; extendable once. Available via the consular portal at portalconsular.mnec.gov.cv. Transit passengers remaining airside (without clearing immigration) do not need a transit visa. 2026-07-17 UPDATE: gov.cv/en/pedir-visto now publishes a flat visa fee - 'The cost of the visa for Cabo Verde is 4,898 CVE' - shown in the same cost/validity table that lists Transit alongside Courtesy, Diplomatic, Official, Tourism, and Temporary (ordinary/multiple-entry) visas. 4,898 CVE is approx. 44.4 EUR at the fixed 110.265 CVE/EUR peg, approx. 48 USD (approximate conversion, not an official USD figure).

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FAQ

Cabo Verde Visa Requirements FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Cabo Verde?

It depends on your nationality - the lists above show every nationality that can enter Cabo Verde visa-free or with an eTA or e-Visa. If your country is not listed, you will likely need to apply for a Cabo Verde tourist visa in advance at an embassy or consulate.

Which countries can visit Cabo Verde without a visa?

58 countries can visit Cabo Verde without a visa in 2026, including: Andorra, Angola, Austria, Belgium, Benin. Use Earth Visa to check whether your specific passport grants visa-free access to Cabo Verde.

How do I apply for a Cabo Verde tourist visa?

If your nationality is not eligible for visa-free entry to Cabo Verde, you typically need to apply at a Cabo Verde embassy or consulate in your home country. Requirements generally include:

  • Valid passport
  • Completed application form
  • Passport-sized photos
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Proof of onward travel
  • Travel insurance
  • Proof of sufficient funds

Processing times and fees vary by nationality and visa category - see the visa types and fees on this page for the exact figures.

How long can I stay in Cabo Verde without a visa?

The maximum visa-free stay duration in Cabo Verde varies by nationality. Common allowances are 30, 60, or 90 days. See the visa-free country list above for specific stay durations per nationality.

By nationality

Cabo Verde Visa Guides by Nationality

Step-by-step Cabo Verde visa requirements, fees and document checklists for travellers from these countries. Nationalities in the access lists above link straight to their own guides.

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