Cape Verde Visa and Passport Requirements
| Passport required | Return ticket required | Visa Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU | Yes | Yes | No |
| USA | Yes | Yes | No |
| Canadian | Yes | Yes | No |
| Australian | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| British | Yes | Yes | No |
Passports
A passport valid for at least six months from the date of entry into Cape Verde is required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.
Visas
Cape Verde grants visa-free entry to nationals of several countries, primarily within Africa, Europe, and the Americas. However, all travellers must register online (https://www.ease.gov.cv) prior to arrival and pay an airport security fee of 3,400 Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE), which can be settled online or upon arrival.
Cape Verde visa-free entry is available to citizens of the following countries:
Africa: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) member states—Benin, Burkina Faso, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Togo—along with Angola, Mauritania, and Mozambique.
Europe: European Union (EU) member states, Schengen Area associated countries (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland), Russia, and the United Kingdom.
Americas: Brazil, Canada, and the United States.
Asia: Hong Kong, Macau, Timor-Leste, and Singapore.
Visa policies are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, contact the nearest Cape Verdean embassy or consulate before making travel arrangements.
Types and Cost
Various.
Validity
Various.
Application to
Consulate (or consular section at embassy).
This page reflects our understanding of current rules for the most common types of travel to the said country. However, please note that each authority sets and forces entry rules, hence we strongly recommend that you verify critical information with the relevant embassy before travel.
Embassies and tourist offices
Embassy of the Republic of Cape Verde in the USA
Telephone: (202) 965 6820.
Website: http://www.embcv-usa.gov.cv/
Address: NW, 3415 Massachusetts Avenue, Washington, DC, 20007,
Opening times:
Mon-Fri 0900-1700.
Summer hours (August only) 0900-1500.
