I cittadini dell'Algeria hanno bisogno del visto per Capo Verde? — Visto richiesto

Since 1 January 2026, Cabo Verde (Cape Verde) has ended visa-on-arrival for nationals of about 96 countries, including Algeria. Algerian passport holders must now obtain an entry visa in advance, before boarding — and this applies to transit and airport stopovers too. Without a prior visa, entry, transit or stopover may be refused. In addition to the visa, online EASE pre-registration and payment of the Airport Security Tax (TSA) remain mandatory.

Two separate steps, not to be confused:

• The entry visa — obtained from a Cabo Verde embassy/consulate before you travel.
• EASE pre-registration + TSA — online, mandatory for almost every traveller (see Step 4).

Step 1 — Where to apply

Cabo Verde has no diplomatic mission in Algeria. Algerian applicants therefore apply to the Cabo Verde embassy or consulate responsible for Algeria — in practice most often the Embassy in Dakar (Senegal) or the mission in Paris (France). Before applying, confirm with the mission that it is accredited to handle applications from residents in Algeria, along with its procedure (appointment, documents, fees). The official, up-to-date list of consular posts is on the Cabo Verde consular network.

You can apply either online through the official consular portal (apply online) or in person by appointment at the competent consular post.

Step 2 — Visa type

Depending on the purpose of travel, Cabo Verde issues, among others:

• Tourism — leisure and cruises. Must be used within 60 days of issue; 90-day stay, extendable.
• Transit — to reach another country with a stop in Cabo Verde. 4 days, extendable once.
• Temporary — cultural travel, business mission, short professional activity, medical treatment, family visit.
• Official, diplomatic or courtesy — official travel.
• Residence — to settle in Cabo Verde (applied for in Cabo Verde; the file may be instructed at an embassy or consulate).

Step 3 — Documents

The core requirement is a passport valid for at least 6 months at the time of stay. The mission typically also asks for an application form, a passport photo, a return ticket, proof of accommodation and sufficient means of subsistence. Because the exact list is set by the consular post, confirm it with the mission before applying.

Step 4 — EASE pre-registration and TSA (mandatory)

Even with a visa, every traveller must pre-register online at www.ease.gov.cv — at the latest 5 days before travel — and pay the Airport Security Tax (TSA):

• International flights: 3,400 CVE (≈ €31).
• Pre-registration is valid for 1 year; if the trip shifts within that year, you present the same proof on arrival.

Exempt from pre-registration: Cabo Verdean nationals and foreign residents of Cabo Verde. Exempt from the TSA: Cabo Verdean passport holders; Cabo Verdeans and their spouses/descendants (on proof); children under two; passengers on official state missions; passengers on forced or technical returns; and passengers in transit.

Use only the official ease.gov.cv portal — third-party "visa" websites charge extra and are not the official channel.

Costs and timelines

• TSA: 3,400 CVE (≈ €31), paid on EASE.
• Visa fee: set by the consular post and not published centrally — ask the mission for the amount and accepted payment method.
• Timelines: vary by mission and volume; apply well ahead (ideally several weeks before departure).

FAQ

Does a transit or stopover in Cabo Verde need a visa? Yes. Since 1 January 2026 the prior-visa requirement also covers transit and airport stopovers for the affected nationalities, including Algeria.

Who is exempt from EASE / the TSA? Cabo Verdean nationals and foreign residents of Cabo Verde are exempt from pre-registration; the TSA exemptions are listed in Step 4.

Is a vaccine required? No vaccine is required to enter Cabo Verde. Every traveller, including babies, needs their own passport.

Rules change — always confirm with the competent mission and on the official portals before you travel.