Visa and Passport Requirements for Cape Verde Islands
Entry Warning
The documentation and fee required for obtaining visas varies according to both your nationality and where you are applying from. It is the sole right of each country to determine who is allowed to enter.
Passport
All passports must be valid for six months and have two clear pages free.
Taxes
Some countries may charge an arrival or departure tax which may or may not be included in the price of an airline ticket, or may need to be paid in cash on arrival or departure.
Visa Requirements
| Travelling from |
Requirements |
| Australia |
A visa is required, and is available on arrival. Check latest details with your nearest Cape Verde Consulate. |
| Canada |
A visa is required, and is available on arrival. Check latest details with your nearest Cape Verde Consulate. |
| Denmark |
A visa is required, and is available on arrival. Check latest details with your nearest Cape Verde Consulate. |
| Republic of Ireland |
A visa is required, and is available on arrival. Check latest details with your nearest Cape Verde Consulate. |
| Netherlands |
A visa is required, and is available on arrival. Check latest details with your nearest Cape Verde Consulate. |
| New Zealand |
A visa is required, and is available on arrival. Check latest details with your nearest Cape Verde Consulate. |
| South Africa |
A visa is required, and is available on arrival. Check latest details with your nearest Cape Verde Consulate. |
| United States |
A visa is required, and is available on arrival. Check latest details with your nearest Cape Verde Consulate. |
| United Kingdom |
A visa is required by UK Nationals for entry into Cape Verde. It is recommended to get one on arrival at a cost of €25 per person. Signs before passport control direct travellers to a room where the visa will be processed. Alighting your plane as quickly as possible will ensure a place near the front of the queue. |
Other Nationalities
Other nationalities should either contact Travcour UK (see below) or their nearest embassy for up-to-date information prior to departure.
Passport & Visa Service
For assistance with obtaining passports and visas UK-based ‘Travcour’ have been offering travellers a comprehensive and reliable travel document service since 1985. www.travour.com
