Cabo Verde Visa Requirements, Fees & Application Guide
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Cabo Verde visa at a glance
- Government visa fee
- Airport Security Tax CVE 3,400 (~€31) per person; visa (if required) €40–70
- Processing time
- within 72 hours (apply at least 5 business days ahead)
- Validity
- Single trip
- Maximum stay
- 30 days (extendable)
- Visa required?
- Everyone flying in must pre-register on EASE and pay the airport security tax. Visa-free (30 days): all EU, UK, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, USA, Canada, Australia, NZ, Japan, South Korea, Singapore*, Brazil, ECOWAS etc. Others (India, China, Malaysia*, most Asia/Africa/Middle East): visa via EASE / embassy or on arrival for some.
- Arrival card
- EASE registration replaces arrival card
Do you need a visa for Cabo Verde?
Travellers from EU/EEA, UK, Switzerland, USA, Canada, Australia, NZ, Japan, South Korea, Brazil, Argentina, ECOWAS, Angola, Mozambique, São Tomé, Timor-Leste, Macao, Hong Kong, Singapore (30 days) etc. can generally enter Cabo Verde without a visa. Everyone flying in must pre-register on EASE and pay the airport security tax. Visa-free (30 days): all EU, UK, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, USA, Canada, Australia, NZ, Japan, South Korea, Singapore*, Brazil, ECOWAS etc. Others (India, China, Malaysia*, most Asia/Africa/Middle East): visa via EASE / embassy or on arrival for some.
Who does NOT need a visa
Passport holders from EU/EEA, UK, Switzerland, USA, Canada, Australia, NZ, Japan, South Korea, Brazil, Argentina, ECOWAS, Angola, Mozambique, São Tomé, Timor-Leste, Macao, Hong Kong, Singapore (30 days) etc. do not require a visa for Cabo Verde for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.
Reviewed against official government sources (EASE — Governo de Cabo Verde) · Last verified 19 August 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).
Official Cabo Verde visa options
Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026EASE pre-registration + Airport Security Tax (visa-free for many)
Official fee: Airport Security Tax CVE 3,400 (~€31) per person; visa (if required) €40–70- Validity
- Single trip
- Max stay
- 30 days (extendable)
- Processing time
- EASE instant; visa 5–10 days
- Where to apply
- ease.gov.cv (official) — pre-register ≥5 days before travel; visa on arrival at Sal/Praia/Boa Vista for some nationalities
Who needs it: Everyone flying in must pre-register on EASE and pay the airport security tax. Visa-free (30 days): all EU, UK, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, USA, Canada, Australia, NZ, Japan, South Korea, Singapore*, Brazil, ECOWAS etc. Others (India, China, Malaysia*, most Asia/Africa/Middle East): visa via EASE / embassy or on arrival for some.
Visa-free: EU/EEA, UK, Switzerland, USA, Canada, Australia, NZ, Japan, South Korea, Brazil, Argentina, ECOWAS, Angola, Mozambique, São Tomé, Timor-Leste, Macao, Hong Kong, Singapore (30 days) etc.
Required documents
- Passport valid ≥6 months
- EASE confirmation
- Return ticket
- Hotel booking
- Card payment for TSA
Arrival card: EASE registration replaces arrival card
Penalty for not pre-registering on EASE.
Source: EASE — Governo de Cabo Verde · verified 16 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
EASE (Efficient, Automatic & Safe Entry) pre-registration
- Validity
- single trip; must match travel dates
- Max stay
- 30 days
- Time to approval
- within 72 hours (apply at least 5 business days ahead)
- Processing time
- within 72 hours (apply at least 5 business days ahead)
- Where to apply
- official EASE portal (ease.gov.cv)
Who needs it: All foreign nationals arriving by air (incl. Indian and Singapore passport holders)
Required documents
- Passport valid 6+ months
- Passport details entered online
- Flight number and arrival/departure dates
- Place of residence/accommodation in Cabo Verde
Extra charges: Airport Security Fee (TSA), paid within EASE where applicable
Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Consular visa (stays over 30 days / multiple entry)
- Validity
- as issued
- Where to apply
- embassy/consulate
Who needs it: Travellers needing longer than 30 days or multiple entries
Required documents
- Passport valid 6+ months
- Application form
- Photo
- Return ticket and accommodation proof
Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
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