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Cape Verde passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Cape Verde passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

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37Visa-free
37eVisa
27Visa on arrival
97Visa required

Cape Verde passport at a glance

With a Cape Verde passport you can enter 37 destinations visa-free and 27 with a visa on arrival, so 64 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 37 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 97 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Cape Verde

Do Cape Verde passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

DestinationEntry rule for Cape Verde passports
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)Visa required
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaeVisa
JapanVisa required
ChinaVisa required
United Arab EmirateseVisa
TurkeyVisa required
ThailandVisa required
IndiaeVisa
South AfricaVisa-free (30 days)

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Cape Verde passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa2212118
Asia781719
Europe10242
North America52412
Oceania1427
South America1119

Longest visa-free stays

Where Cape Verde passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 37
eVisa 37
Visa on arrival 27
Visa required 97

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Cape Verde passport holders visit without a visa?

Cape Verde passport holders can visit 37 destinations visa-free, including Malaysia, Singapore, South Africa, Morocco, Philippines, Rwanda and others. Adding the 27 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 64 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Cape Verde passport holders?

27 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Cape Verde passport holders, including Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Jordan, Tanzania, Bolivia, Bangladesh, Burundi and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Cape Verde passport holders travel with an eVisa?

37 destinations let Cape Verde passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, South Korea, Kenya, Georgia, Vietnam, Qatar, Oman and others.

Do Cape Verde passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Cape Verde passport holders need a visa issued before travel in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Cape Verde passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Cape Verde passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Cape Verde passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Cape Verde passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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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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