Since 2019 European citizens extempt from visa for visiting the Cape Verde islands for stays of up to 30 days. Visa free travel to Cape Verde has been extended since 2019 for travelers from 28 EU countries, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. With this change, the Cape Verdean government wants to make it easier to visit the Cape Verde islands. For stays longer than 30 days and some other exceptions, view our page with detailed information about Visa Cape Verde.
Countries visa free travel to Cape Verde
Citizens of the following countries and areas can visit Cape Verde for a short visit (maximum 30 days) without a visa. Always check the latest information before departure.
- Citizens of the European Union
- Angola
- Benin
- Burkina Faso
- Côte d’Ivoire
- Gambia
- Ghana
- Guinea-Bissau
- Guinea
- Hong Kong
- Iceland
- Liberia
- Liechtenstein
- Macau
- Mali
- Mauritania
- Mozambique
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Norway
- Senegal
- Sierra Leone
- Singapore
- Switzerland
- Timor-Leste
- Togo
For a stay in Cape Verde your passport should be valid for a minimum period of 6 months from the date of entry into Cape Verde. Furthermore, you should register with the Cape Verde authorities via an online platform. When arriving by air – in most cases – you have to pay a security fee (Airport Security Fee – TSA). For more information read the article about the Airport Security Fee.
Jomy says
Hello I am from Cameroon and I am Cameroonian passport holder . do I need visa to visit cap Verde ? Can I get arrival visa ? I intend to visit the end of November for 10 days . I am actually in Ghana knowing Ghana don’t have the ambassy of cap verde. I want to going from Ghana to cap verde
CapeVerdeIslands.org says
Hello Jomy,
As a Cameroonian passport holder you need indeed a tourist visa. You can apply for it upon arrival at one of the interational airports of Cape Verde.
Best,
Team CapeVerdeIslands.org
Sam says
I have a Malaysia passport, do I need a visa to go to Cape Verde for less then 7 days?
CapeVerdeIslands.org says
Hello Sam,
As a Malaysia passport holder you also need a tourist visa when staying less then 7 days.
Best,
Team CapeVerdeIslands.org
Madson says
Hi,
I’m from Brazil, do I need a visa to visit Sal in Cape Verde for less than 30 days?
CapeVerdeIslands.org says
Hello,
As a Brazilian passport holder you need indeed a tourist visa.
Best,
Team CapeVerdeIslands.org