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.
Ella says
Hi I’m European, visiting for holidays from Europe, and my passport expires 5 months after entry into Cape. Will they let me in OK?
CapeVerdeIslands.org says
Hello Ella,
The rule is 6 months after entering the country. So we would advice you to extent your passport or cross check this with the ambassade.
Best,
Team CapeVerdeIslands.org
Jose Luiz Cavaretti says
I am from Brazil and I intend to visit Ilha de Santiago, Cabo Verde on june.04 to june,16. Do I need a VISA ?
CapeVerdeIslands.org says
Hello,
If you are a Brazilian passport holder you can visit Cape Verde without a visa. Please note that you still have to register, preferably in advance.
Best,
Team CapeVerdeIslands.org