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Cape Verde visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for Cape Verde? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: Western Africa | Continent: Africa

Cape Verde flag
61Visa-free
0eVisa
137Visa on arrival
0Visa required

Cape Verde entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 61 can enter Cape Verde visa-free (most commonly for up to 30 days) and 137 can get a visa on arrival. No passport needs to arrange a visa before travel.

198 of 198 passports can travel to Cape Verde without arranging anything before departure.

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Cape Verde entry rules for common passports

PassportEntry rule for Cape Verde
United States of AmericaVisa-free (30 days)
United KingdomVisa-free (30 days)
CanadaVisa-free (30 days)
AustraliaVisa on arrival
GermanyVisa-free (30 days)
FranceVisa-free (30 days)
IndiaVisa on arrival
ChinaVisa on arrival
NigeriaVisa-free
South AfricaVisa on arrival
BrazilVisa-free (30 days)
PhilippinesVisa on arrival

Cape Verde visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for Cape Verde.

Passport regionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa173600
Asia44700
Europe36900
North America32000
Oceania01400
South America11100

Entry rules for every passport

Visa-free 61
Visa on arrival 137

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Cape Verde?

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 61 can enter visa-free and 137 can get a visa on arrival. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Which passports can enter Cape Verde without a visa?

61 passports have visa-free access to Cape Verde, including Singapore, Brazil, Morocco, Senegal, Ghana, Hong Kong, Macau, United Kingdom and others. The most common visa-free stay is 30 days.

Does Cape Verde offer visa on arrival?

Yes. 137 passports can obtain a visa on arrival in Cape Verde. Carry the fee in cash, a return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation.

Do African passport holders need a visa for Cape Verde?

Of 53 passports from Africa, 53 can enter Cape Verde visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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