Cabo Verde visa for American passport holders
American passport holders don't need a visa for Cabo Verde
Visa-free stays are up to 30 days. Longer stays, work and study usually need a visa.
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.
- From official sources
Timing: Listed nationalities must obtain the visa before travel from a Cabo Verde embassy, so start early
What you'll typically need
- A passport valid for at least six months from the day you arrive, with blank pages
- Proof of onward or return travel
- A yellow fever vaccination certificate — many African countries ask for it, especially if you've been in an affected country
Typical requirements, not a guarantee — the destination decides.
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. Rules change, so always check the official source before you pay or book. Faylo is not an embassy or immigration adviser.
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Questions
Do American citizens need a visa for Cabo Verde?
American passport holders don't need a visa for Cabo Verde. Visa-free stays are up to 30 days. Longer stays, work and study usually need a visa. Confirm on Cabo Verde EASE traveller portal before you pay or book, because entry rules change.
Should I use an agent to get a Cabo Verde visa?
Only if you want someone to handle the paperwork for you. Government fees are the same whether or not you use an agent, and agents add their own fee on top — sometimes more than the visa itself. Check that the government fee is listed separately and avoid agents who ask for payment to a personal account.