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.
Scott Bowling says
Hello,
I am a US Citizen that is also a resident of Portugal. As a resident (not a citizen) of Portugal, do I need a visa? I am asking because my passport expires in less than 6 months.
CapeVerdeIslands.org says
Hello,
As an USA passport holder you do not any visa, but you need to register. Preferable in advance. Please make sure your ID (passport) is valid for 6 months or longer.
Best regards,
Team CapeVerdeIslands.org
Konrad says
Hi!!
I have a german passport and my wife has a french passport, we are going to stay for 7 days,
Do we need a visa?
CapeVerdeIslands.org says
Hello,
You only need to register.
Team CapeVerdeIslands.org
Christa says
I am from Estonia, do I need visa to voisit Sal on Cape Verde Ford less than 30 days?
CapeVerdeIslands.org says
Hello,
As Estonia is part of the EU you do not a tourist visa. Please be aware that you still have to register, preferable before arriving.
Best regards,
Team CapeVerdeIslands.org
Arno says
I have a residence card of Belgium (I live in Belgium) but I have Turkish passport. Do I need visa
CapeVerdeIslands.org says
Hello,
As Turkisch passport holder you can obtain a tourist visa upon arrival. So you need a visa.
Best,
Team CapeVerdeIslands.org
Jordan says
Hi, I’m arriving at Cape Verde for 7 days on 11 November 2022. I have Bulgarian passport , do I need visa?
CapeVerdeIslands.org says
Hello,
Bulgaria is a member of the EU, so you do not need a tourist visa for Cape Verde. Note: you still have to register.
Best wishes,
Team CapeVerdeIslands.org
Anto says
Hello, a Roumanina nationals ( part of EU ) are we required visa for holiday less than 30 days
CapeVerdeIslands.org says
Hello,
Please check the above article with all information.
Best,
Team CapeVerdeIslands.org
Hana Lesner says
Hello,
We are preparing holiday in Cape Verde, Sal, for 14 days, our family have passports
Czech Republic,
Poland
United Kingdom
Just to make sure we are free of Visa for visit at Cape Verde, 14 days
thank you
CapeVerdeIslands.org says
Hello,
On this page you can find a list of countries that are extempt for a visa: Visa Cape Verde.
Best,
Team CapeVerdeIslands.org
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