Visa policy of Cape Verde

Visitors to Cape Verde must obtain a visa to enter, unless they come from one of the visa-exempt countries, which are mostly in Africa, Europe and the Americas. Visa may be obtained in advance from a Cape Verde embassy or consulate, or in person upon arrival at any of the international airports.

Visa exemption
Citizens of the following countries and territories can visit Cape Verde without a visa (but must register online, preferably five days prior to arrival) and also pay the airport security fee of CVE 3400 either online or on arrival:

A visa is not required for holders of diplomatic, official and service passports of any country for 90 days.

A visa is not required for former citizens of Cape Verde and their spouses and children.

Visa on arrival
Visitors from all other non-visa-exempt countries may obtain a visa on arrival at Sal, Boa Vista, São Vicente or Santiago international airports (but must register online, preferably five days prior to arrival and also pay the airport security fee of CVE 3400 either online or on arrival ).