🇨🇻 Cabo Verde visa requirements
Who needs a visa, an e-visa or an eTA to enter Cabo Verde, what to prepare, and where to apply officially.
Heads up: Cabo Verde changed its rules on 1 January 2026: 91 nationalities, including many African ones, now need a visa before they arrive and can be refused entry or transit without one. Cabo Verde also runs a traveller pre-registration portal (EASE); check it before you fly to see whether you need to register.
| Passport | Entry rule |
|---|---|
| Nigerian | No visa needed |
| Ghanaian | No visa needed |
| Kenyan | Visa on arrival |
| South African | Visa on arrival |
| Egyptian | Visa required |
| British | No visa needed |
| American | No visa needed |
| Canadian | No visa needed |
Key rules for Cabo Verde were checked against Cabo Verde EASE portal notice and official country list (PDF) in October 2026. Individual passport results come from Passport Index data as of February 2026, corrected where official sources disagreed. Faylo is not an embassy or immigration adviser.
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Do I need a visa for Cabo Verde?
It depends on your passport. The table above covers the passports most Faylo travellers hold; use the checker for any other. Whatever the result, confirm it on Cabo Verde EASE traveller portal before you pay or book.
Where do I apply for a Cabo Verde visa?
Use the official site: Cabo Verde EASE traveller portal (https://www.ease.gov.cv). Government sites don't charge for the form itself — only the visa fee. Be careful with look-alike sites and agents who bundle the fee with their own.
How long before I travel should I apply?
Allow more time than you think you need: online approvals can take days, and embassy visas can take weeks. Start at least a few weeks before you fly, and don't buy non-refundable flights until you have the approval.