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.
Jean Gaynor says
Hi – do we need visas to visit Cape Verde in December. We are from the Republic of Ireland.
CapeVerdeIslands.org says
Hello,
Ireland is part of the EU, so you do not need a tourist visa. You only need to register in advance and have a valid passport (> 6months)
Best,
Team CapeVerdeIslands.org
asia Rusinova says
hi there we a planning to vist cape verde ,i have a bristish passport my parner have only his BG/bulgarian/ ID CARD WHICH IS VALID for all european union contries, does he needs visa or not ,as the lates news are all citizen which hold ID CARDS valid for EU do not need visa.Please clearify
CapeVerdeIslands.org says
Hello,
with a Bulgarian passport you do not need a tourist visa. Please note, you still need to register online (via the Ease platform).
Best,
Team CapeVerdeIslands.org
Anonymous says
Hi,
I am a holder of Malaysia Passport. Can I apply for a tourist visa on arrival at Boa Vista airport?
Thanks
CapeVerdeIslands.org says
Hello,
If your papers are correct, you just can obtain an tourist visa upon arrival at the international airport of Boavista.
Best,
Team CapeVerdeIslands.org
Ben says
I am ben from Nigeria ..I would like to know if I need a visa to travel to Cape Verde or will be issued a visa upon my arrival??
CapeVerdeIslands.org says
Hello,
Nigeria passport holders can travel without a visa to Cape Verde. However, you need to register (preferably online via the Ease platform, five days prior to arrival and also pay the airport security fee (online or upon arrival).
Best,
Team CapeVerdeIslands.org
CapeVerdeIslands.org says
Hello Ben,
Nigarian passport holders do not need a visa, however you need to register (preferably online) and pay the airport security fee.
Best,
Team CapeVerdeIslands.org
Stela Nikolova says
Hello,
I am from Bulgaria and I work in Germany. I would like to visit Cape Verde for two weeks. (as a tourist)
Can I travel with only my EU ID card? Or I must have also my International passport valid for 6 months beyond stay.
Thank you in advance for your reply.
With warmest regards,
CapeVerdeIslands.org says
Hello Stela,
You need your passport if you want to enter the Cape Verde islands. Note: you might also need a tourist visa.
Best,
Team CapeVerdeIslands.org
Stephen Smith says
How far ahead can I apply for a EASE registration, can it be earlier than the recommended 5 days before arrival on 27th Oct 2019?
CapeVerdeIslands.org says
Hello Stephen,
If you have all ‘mandatory’ information (e.g. flight number) available, you can start the process of registration via the Ease platform.
Best,
Team CapeVerdeIslands.org
NEVER ZEKEYA says
I am a Tanzanian living in Tanzania, I would like to kwon procedures for getTing Cabo verde visa.
CapeVerdeIslands.org says
Hello,
This article will give you some more guidance: Visa Cape Verde
Best,
Team CapeVerdeIslands.org
David Dobell says
How can I check if I have already registered my self & the other 3 travellers to visit Sal in Cape Verde?
CapeVerdeIslands.org says
Hello David,
What do you mean? If you are coming from the EU, you only need to register (preferable in advance) and pay a security fee at the border. A visa is not needed.
Best,
Team CapeVerdeIslands.org
Dave says
Yes I understand but is there any way I can check if I have already registered myself & the other 3 person that I am traveling with?
CapeVerdeIslands.org says
Hi Dave,
Normally you get a conformation mail before travelling to Cape Verde. You can double check with the owners of the Ease platform, hope they can share with you the insights.
Best,
Team CapeVerdeIslands.org
Jean says
Hello,
What is the visa procedure for people from Ecuador?
I’m from the EU, but my friend is from Ecuador, does that make any difference?
CapeVerdeIslands.org says
Hello,
Ecuadorian citizens need to obtain a tourist visa to enter Cape Verde. So, there is a difference between EU-passport holders and Ecuadorian citizens in term of requirements to enter Cape Verde. In the end these requirements are not that hard.
Best,
Team CapeVerdeIslands.org
Diane says
Hello Sir, I am Cameroonian who live in Morocco and currently I am in Ghana .I would like to visit Cape Verde for 2 weeks I wanted to know if I will be able to travel from Ghana. knowing that I do not have a residence permit in Ghana but rather a Moroccan residence card where I intend to return after my vacation to Cape Verde.I wanted to know if I’m forced to take a visa or I can take an arrival visa ?
CapeVerdeIslands.org says
Hello Diane,
Do we understand it correctly that you are a Moroccan passport holder? Morocco is one of non-visa-exempt countries and has the exception that it can not obtain a tourist visa on arrival. In this case you should obtain one before travelling to Cape Verde.
Best,
Team CapeVerdeIslands.org