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Cape Verde visa requirements (2026)

Of 198 passports, 198 can travel to Cape Verde without arranging a visa in advance. 0 can apply online for an e-Visa and 0 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Who can visit Cape Verde: passports by requirement

Do I need a visa for Cape Verde?

Entry requirement Choose a passport and a destination.

Popular passports

PassportRequirementStay
United States Visa-free 30 d
United Kingdom Visa-free 30 d
India Visa on arrival –
Philippines Visa on arrival –
Nigeria Visa-free –
Pakistan Visa on arrival –
Canada Visa-free 30 d
Australia Visa on arrival –
China Visa on arrival –
Germany Visa-free 30 d

Access by passport region

Passports that enter visa-free, with a visa on arrival or an eTA.

RegionPassports
Europe 46/46
Asia 50/50
Africa 53/53
North America 23/23
South America 12/12
Oceania 14/14

Working remotely from Cape Verde? The Cape Verde digital nomad visa requires Average bank balance of €1,500 over the last 6 months.

Passports that can enter Cape Verde visa-free

61 passports

Passports that get a visa on arrival in Cape Verde

137 passports

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Cape Verde?

It depends on your passport. 61 passports can enter Cape Verde visa-free, 137 get a visa on arrival, 0 need an eTA, 0 can apply for an e-Visa online and 0 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Which countries can enter Cape Verde without a visa?

61 passports can enter Cape Verde visa-free, including Andorra, Angola, Austria, Belgium, Benin, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso and others.

Holding a Cape Verde passport? See where the Cape Verde passport can travel visa-free.

Data last updated February 2026. Rules can change at short notice and may differ by purpose of travel. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Cape Verde before you book.