Visa requirements for Cape Verdean citizens

Visa requirements for Cape Verdean citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Cape Verde. As of 2026, Cape Verdean citizens have visa-free or visa on arrival access to 63 countries and territories, ranking the Cape Verdean passport 70th in terms of travel freedom according to the Henley Passport Index.

Visa requirements map

Visa requirements

Country Visa requirement Allowed stay Notes (excluding departure fees) data-sort-value="3" Visa is not required in case born in Afghanistan or can proof that one of their parents is a national of Afghanistan or born in Afghanistan. e-Visa : Visitors must arrive at Kabul International (KBL). data-sort-value="3" Visa is not required for Holders of a valid multiple-entry Schengen, UK or US visa has been previously used once or residence permit of Schengen, UK, US or UAE 10 years. data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="4" Although no visa requirements exist, apply the relevant regulations of France or Spain, whichever must be transited to reach Andorra. data-sort-value="0" 30 days For a maximum total stay of 90 days within year period. data-sort-value="3" data-sort-value="4" The AVE (High Speed Travel) is open to Cape Verdean citizens holding valid, current ordinary passports traveling to Argentina for tourism. To do so, they must hold a valid category B2/J/B1/O/P (P1-P2-P3)/E/H-1B visa issued by the United States of America. data-sort-value="4" and territories data-sort-value="4" May apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa). data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="0" 3 months data-sort-value="3" 14 days data-sort-value="2" 30 days data-sort-value="0" data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="0" 90 days data-sort-value="3" 90 days e-Visa applicant is also subject to pay Sustainable Development Fee data-sort-value="1" 90 days data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="0" data-sort-value="3" 30 days data-sort-value="1" 30 days data-sort-value="3" data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="3" data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="3" May apply online. data-sort-value="2" 45 days data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="3" 7 days data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="0" 90 days data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="3" data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="3" 31 days data-sort-value="0" 21 days data-sort-value="4" Holders of a valid visa or a residence permit of any member state of the Schengen Area, Canada, Cyprus, Ireland, the United Kingdom or the United States may enter the Dominican Republic without a visa. data-sort-value="0" 90 days data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="3" data-sort-value="3" 60 days data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="1" up to 90 days data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="3" 90 days Electronic visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport. data-sort-value="0" 90 days data-sort-value="3" data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="0" 90 days data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="0" data-sort-value="0" data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="0" 3 months data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="3" 60 days data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="1" 30 days data-sort-value="3" 30 days data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="4" Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries : Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States. data-sort-value="1" 30 days data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="0" Kenya Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (eTA) 3 months Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) Applications can be submitted up to 90 days prior to travel and must be submitted at least 3 days in advance. eTA fee is USD 32.50. eTA is good for single entry, but visitors who leave Kenya to other EAC countries may re-enter provided that their eTA is still valid Proof of reservation at the hotel where visitors plan to stay is required (if staying with friends, an invitation letter is also acceptable). Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if coming from endemic countries. Can also be entered on an East Africa tourist visa issued by Rwanda or Uganda. data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="4" Multiple-Entry Visa may be granted to Palestinians who entered South Korea 4 or more times within the last 2 years, or 10 or more visits in total (one of those 10 visits should be within the last 2 years). data-sort-value="4" e-Visa can be obtained for holders of a Residence Permit issued by a GCC member state under the following conditions:

To be 18 years old and over. The residence permit for a GCC state must be valid for at least another 3 months. To be accompanied by the sponsor of the residence permit if the sponsor is an individual. Does not apply to holders of a GCC Student Visa and Non-Skilled Worker Visa data-sort-value="3" data-sort-value="1" 30 days data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="3" data-sort-value="0" data-sort-value="3" data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="1" 90 days data-sort-value="1" 30 days data-sort-value="0" 30 days data-sort-value="2" 30 days data-sort-value="0" data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="3" data-sort-value="0" 90 days data-sort-value="4" Visa is not required for Holders of a valid visa of Canada, US, UK or a Schengen State and Permanent residence of Canada, Chile, Colombia, Schengen State, Japan, UK, US Entry may be refused by immigration officials for individuals who were previously denied a US visa, even if holding a valid Mexican visa. data-sort-value="0" 30 days data-sort-value="2" * visa not required if holding a valid visa /residence permit that is issued by a European Union member state or Schengen Area, Canada, Ireland, UK, US data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="4" 30 days data-sort-value="4" Visa not required for holders of a valid Australia, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, US, UK or a Schengen Visa.

Holders of residence permit in the United Arab Emirates may enter, in Montenegro for a duration of 10 days data-sort-value="0" 90 days data-sort-value="0" 3 months data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="1" 90 days data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="1" 90 days data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="4" Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure. data-sort-value="2" 30 days data-sort-value="0" data-sort-value="0" data-sort-value="4" Visa is not required for stays upto 15 days if holding a valid multiple entry visa of Canada, the United States, United Kingdom, Schengen Area member state, or residence permit of Schengen Area member state. data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="4" Holders of a GCC state resident permit can get a 28 days visa on arrival that costs 5 Omani Riyals. data-sort-value="3" Online Visa eligible. data-sort-value="2" 30 days data-sort-value="4" Visa is not required for holders of a multiple-entry visa valid for at least 6 months at the time of entry or permanent residency issued by Australia, Canada, European Union, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, US, UK. data-sort-value="2" 60 days May apply for an e-visa under the type of "Tourist - Own Itinerary". data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="0" 30 days data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="3" 30 days data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="0" 60 daysFor a maximum total stay of 90 days within one calendar year period data-sort-value="1" 30 days May apply online. Can also be entered on an East Africa tourist visa issued by Kenya or Uganda data-sort-value="3" data-sort-value="2" 6 weeks data-sort-value="0" 1 month data-sort-value="2" 60 days data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="0" 15 days data-sort-value="4" Tourist visa on arrival for holders of a valid multiple entry visa from US, UK or Schengen area, under the condition that the multiple entry visa has been used at least once, proving that by showing the entry and exit stamps of the country of issuance. data-sort-value="0" 90 days data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="2" 3 months data-sort-value="0" data-sort-value="0" 30 days data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="3" 30 days data-sort-value="0" 30 days data-sort-value="3" Obtainable online Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="1" Electronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival. 30 days extendable to 6 months. The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period. Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa): SAARC - USD 35 Non SAARC - USD 75 e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee. If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period). data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="3" data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="3" 45 days data-sort-value="1" data-sort-value="3" data-sort-value="0" 30 days At Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport or the Dili Sea Port only. data-sort-value="0" data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="0" 3 months data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="2" 1 month data-sort-value="2" May apply online. data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="3" May apply online. May apply also using 'Smart service'. and Crown dependencies data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="3" Official electronic visa portal of the Republic of Uzbekistan 30 days data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="4" Open borders but de facto follows Italian visa policy. data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="3" Visa free for 30 days when visiting Phú Quốc data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="0" 90 days data-sort-value="2" 90 days

Dependent, disputed, or restricted territories

Unrecognized or partially recognized countries

Territory Conditions of access Notes Arrival by sea to Gaza Strip not allowed. Undefined visa regime in the Western Sahara controlled territory. 30 days for 30 US dollars, payable on arrival. Multiple entry visa to Russia and three day prior notification are required to enter South Ossetia. Registration required after 24h.

Dependent and autonomous territories

Territory Conditions of access Notes China 30 days 90 days Denmark France French West Indies Includes overseas departments of Guadeloupe and Martinique and overseas collectivities of Saint Barthélemy and Saint Martin. Netherlands Caribbean Netherlands Includes Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba. New Zealand 31 days 30 days United Kingdom Protocols No. 3 and 10 to the Treaty of Accession 2003 , European Commission, 16 April 2003. Holders of a valid visa issued by the United Kingdom do not require a visa. Special permit required. 14 days visa free and landing fee 35 USD or tax of 5 USD if not going ashore.