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90 dayssingle entryvalid 60donline

For recreational activities, leisure, and cruise travel to Cabo Verde.

Must be used within 60 days of issuance. Allows a stay of up to 90 days, extendable once for an additional 90 days. Application via portalconsular.mnec.gov.cv. All travellers must also pre-register via ease.gov.cv and pay the Airport Security Fee (TSA: approx CVE 3,400 / EUR 30.83 for international arrivals). 2026-07-17 UPDATE: gov.cv/en/pedir-visto's cost table confirms Tourism at a flat fee of 4,898 CVE (approx. 44.4 EUR at the fixed 110.265 CVE/EUR peg, approx. 48 USD; approximate conversion, separate from the EASE TSA fee).

180 dayssingle entryvalid 180donline

For business missions, short-term commercial activities, and professional engagements in Cabo Verde.

Sub-category of the Visto Temporário (ordinary/single-entry variant). Per portalconsular.mnec.gov.cv/en/vistos: 'The ordinary one allows a stay of 180 days and the multiple entry permit allows the holder to have more than one entry and a total stay of 90 days, for one year from the date of issuance.' 2026-07-17 CORRECTION: 'entries' corrected from 'multiple' to 'single' to match the 180-day max stay, which per the official text belongs to the ordinary (single-entry) variant - the 90-day/1-year multiple-entry variant is a distinct option (see the Family Visit entry, which correctly models the multiple-entry case). Also covers short-term professional/technical activities. Application via portalconsular.mnec.gov.cv. FEE UPDATE: gov.cv/en/pedir-visto's cost table lists 'Ordinary temporary' at a flat fee of 4,898 CVE (approx. 44.4 EUR at the fixed 110.265 CVE/EUR peg, approx. 48 USD; approximate conversion).

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

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).

180 dayssingle entryvalid 180donline

For foreign nationals travelling to Cabo Verde to receive medical treatment.

Sub-category of the Visto Temporário. Must be used within 180 days of issuance. Application via portalconsular.mnec.gov.cv. 2026-07-17 UPDATE: gov.cv/en/pedir-visto's cost table lists 'Ordinary temporary' at a flat fee of 4,898 CVE (approx. 44.4 EUR at the fixed 110.265 CVE/EUR peg, approx. 48 USD; approximate conversion).

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For foreign nationals joining family members who are legally resident in Cabo Verde.

Sub-category of the Visto de Residência for permanent family reunification. Grants a 6-month stay extendable pending residence permit decision. Application via portalconsular.mnec.gov.cv.

90 daysmultiple entryvalid 180donline

For foreign nationals visiting family members residing in Cabo Verde on a short-term basis.

Sub-category of the Visto Temporário. Multiple-entry variant allows 90 days total within one year. Application via portalconsular.mnec.gov.cv. 2026-07-17 UPDATE: gov.cv/en/pedir-visto's cost table lists 'Temporary multiple entry' at a flat fee of 4,898 CVE (approx. 44.4 EUR at the fixed 110.265 CVE/EUR peg, approx. 48 USD; approximate conversion).

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For foreign nationals enrolling in higher education or courses lasting more than one year in Cabo Verde.

Sub-category of the Visto de Residência. Applies to study programs lasting over one year. Grants a 6-month stay extendable pending residence permit decision. Application via portalconsular.mnec.gov.cv.

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For foreign nationals intending to take up professional employment and establish permanent residence in Cabo Verde.

Sub-category of the Visto de Residência. Allows the holder to remain for 6 months, extendable until a final decision is made on the residence permit application. Must obtain a full Autorização de Residência after arrival. Application via portalconsular.mnec.gov.cv.

180 dayssingle entryvalid 180donline

For short-term qualified or professional work not exceeding one year - including artistic and sporting activities, technical assignments and teaching roles - that does not require establishing permanent residence.

Sub-category of the Visto Temporário, distinct from the permanent-employment Visto de Residência - Trabalho. Per the Alta Autoridade para a Imigração (AAI) official page, the Temporary Visa covers cultural trips, business missions, professional activities, artistic/sports work, technical positions, teaching roles and qualified work not exceeding one year. Single-entry variant permits stays up to 180 days; multiple-entry variant allows 90 days total within one year. Must be used within 180 days of issuance. Application via portalconsular.mnec.gov.cv; also described at aai.gov.cv/imigrantes/entrada-permanencia-e-saida-de-cabo-verde/vistos. 2026-07-17 UPDATE: gov.cv/en/pedir-visto's cost table lists 'Ordinary temporary' at a flat fee of 4,898 CVE (approx. 44.4 EUR at the fixed 110.265 CVE/EUR peg, approx. 48 USD; approximate conversion).

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For foreign nationals intending to carry out investment or economically relevant activities and establish residence in Cabo Verde.

Sub-category of the Visto de Residência. Grants 6-month stay extendable pending residence permit decision. Related to the Green Card (real estate investment, min EUR 80,000-120,000) and Autorização de Residência for investment activity. Application via portalconsular.mnec.gov.cv and e-portaldef.gov.cv.

30 daysmultiple entryvalid 90donline

Issued to holders of diplomatic, official, or service passports, and to persons traveling at the invitation of Cabo Verdean authorities.

Must be used within 90 days of issuance. Allows stays of up to 30 days per entry with multiple entries possible during the 90-day validity window. Holders of diplomatic and service passports of any country are generally exempt from prior visa requirements per Despacho n.º 244/GMAI/2025, so this formal visa category mainly applies to invited guests/courtesy cases without a blanket exemption. 2026-07-17 UPDATE: gov.cv/en/pedir-visto's cost table lists 'Diplomatic', 'Official' and 'Courtesy' as rows under the same flat fee statement - 'The cost of the visa for Cabo Verde is 4,898 CVE' (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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For persons who work remotely for a company or entity located outside Cabo Verde and wish to reside in the country.

Listed on the official National Police / e-Residência portal (e-portaldef.gov.cv). Required documents include: passport, criminal record from country of origin, proof of remote employment/contract with employer outside Cabo Verde, proof of income, proof of accommodation in Cabo Verde, and a medical certificate. The application portal was listed as 'Em manutenção' (under maintenance) as of June 2026. No income threshold, duration of stay, or fee stated on the official page.

180 dayssingle entryvalid 180donline

For cultural trips, artistic residencies, and participation in cultural events in Cabo Verde.

Sub-category of the Visto Temporário. Must be used within 180 days of issuance. Multiple-entry variant allows 90 days total over one year. Application via portalconsular.mnec.gov.cv. 2026-07-17 UPDATE: gov.cv/en/pedir-visto's cost table lists 'Ordinary temporary' at a flat fee of 4,898 CVE (approx. 44.4 EUR at the fixed 110.265 CVE/EUR peg, approx. 48 USD; approximate conversion).