Cape Verde
Republic of Cabo Verde
At a glance
Cape Verde visa & entry requirements
Whether you need a visa for Cape Verde depends on your nationality. Here’s the entry picture at a glance, with official links and a way to check the exact rule for your passport.
Short-stay tourist entry to Cape Verde, across 198 nationalities in our dataset. Your own requirement depends on your passport — check it below.
Official sources
Last checked 2026-08-07
Visa cost indicative
Indicative figures compiled from third-party sources — not official, and not a fee charged by packset.travel. Always confirm the current fee on the official government site before you apply.
Good to know
- Citizens of all EU member states, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Norway, the UK and others are visa-exempt for short stays but MUST pre-register online at www.ease.gov.cv and pay the Airport Security Tax (TSA).
- The TSA for international flights is 3,400 CVE (~EUR 31). Pre-registration should be done up to 5 days before travel and is valid for 1 year.
- Since 1 January 2026, visa-on-arrival is withdrawn for the 91 nationalities on the government's official list (announced as 96, corrected to 91 in January 2026 — Cameroon, India, Rwanda, Taiwan and Türkiye were removed). It includes Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Haiti, Mexico, Panama, Peru and Venezuela: they must obtain a visa from a Cabo Verde embassy or consulate BEFORE boarding.
- Important exception: if your nationality is on that list but you hold a valid residence permit from an EU member state, Iceland, Liechtenstein, the UK, San Marino, Switzerland or the Vatican, or from Brazil, Canada or the USA (guaranteeing unconditional readmission), or a valid Cabo Verde residence permit (TRE), that visa is NOT required. Aircrew are also exempt. EASE pre-registration and the TSA still apply.
- Exempt from the TSA and pre-registration: Cabo Verdean nationals, foreign residents, children under two, transit passengers and official-mission passengers.
Do you need a visa for Cape Verde?
Pick your passport and get the exact entry rule for Cape Verde — visa-free, visa on arrival, e-Visa or apply in advance.
Staying online in Cape Verde
- Use home banking & apps that block foreign IP addresses
- Reach sites & services that may be blocked locally
- Encrypt hotel, café & airport WiFi
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Frequently asked questions
It depends on your nationality. Citizens of 59 countries can currently enter Cape Verde visa-free for short tourist stays, while others need a visa on arrival, an e-Visa or a visa arranged in advance. Use the visa checker to see the rule for your passport.
Fees vary by visa type and nationality. When we have indicative figures for Cape Verde they’re shown above, but they’re compiled from third-party sources — always confirm the current fee on the official government site before you apply.
Start on Cape Verde’s official government entry or e-Visa page (linked above when available). Check which visa type fits your trip, prepare a passport valid for your whole stay and any required documents, and apply well before you travel.
Rule changes for Cape Verde
Power & plugs
Cape Verde runs on 220V with plug types C, F. Most chargers work with a simple plug adapter.
Good news — these socket types are mutually compatible, so a single Type C adapter covers all of Cape Verde.
Full power guide for Cape VerdeLocation
Light & dark
Praia swings from 11-hour winter days to 13 hours of summer light. Today the sun sets at 18:28.
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