Destination

Cape Verde: who can enter without a visa

Destination: Cape Verde. Citizens of 104 of 199 countries enter without a prior visa. Below are the terms for every passport and the length of stay as of 4 October 2026.

Passports by entry terms, 199 in total

54Visa-free
8ETA
42On arrival
0eVisa
94Visa required

Entry without a prior visa104of 199 passports can enter Cape VerdeCape Verde passport: 64 destinations visa-free →

Terms for citizens of

RussiaVisa-free60 days
UkraineOn arrival30 days
BelarusVisa required
KazakhstanVisa required
United StatesETA30 days
United KingdomVisa-free30 days
GermanyETA30 days
ChinaOn arrival30 days
IndiaVisa required
United Arab EmiratesOn arrival30 days
TürkiyeVisa required
IsraelOn arrival30 days

All passports by entry terms

Visa-free54

Entry on your passport

ETA8

Electronic authorisation online

Denmark30 days
France30 days
Germany30 days
Morocco90 days
Norway30 days
Poland30 days
Singapore90 days
United States30 days

On arrival42

Visa issued at the border

Frequently asked questions

Russia → Cape Verde: is a visa needed?

Visa-free, 60 days. Entry on your passport.

Ukraine → Cape Verde: is a visa needed?

On arrival, 30 days. Visa issued at the border.

Belarus → Cape Verde: is a visa needed?

Visa required. Through a consulate.

Kazakhstan → Cape Verde: is a visa needed?

Visa required. Through a consulate.

United States → Cape Verde: is a visa needed?

ETA, 30 days. Electronic authorisation online.