Cabo Verde EASE pre-registration + Airport Security Tax (visa-free for many): Requirements, Fees, Documents & Application Guide

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Cabo Verde

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ETA: CVE 3,400

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Cabo Verde EASE pre-registration + Airport Security Tax (visa-free for many) at a glance

Government visa fee: Airport Security Tax CVE 3,400 (~€31) per person; visa (if required) €40–70
HolidaySG service fee: S$65.00
Processing time: EASE instant; visa 5–10 days
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

Application support from a licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014). Official government fees are paid to the authorities and are separate from our service fee.

Do you need a visa to 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 16 Aug 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

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Official Cabo Verde visa options

Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026

Online application available — ALL air travellers must pre-register on the official EASE portal (ease.gov.cv) before arrival — even visa-exempt nationals. Indian and Singapore passport holders complete EASE and pay the Airport Security Fee (TSA); longer/multiple-entry stays need an embassy visa.

Visa on arrival: No Online application: Yes

EASE 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.

HolidaySG assistance fee: S$65 ~~S$100~~ per applicant — official government fees above are separate. Apply now

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.

Cabo Verde visa requirements by nationality

Top 30 passports

Passport	Requirement	Max stay	Need help?
🇸🇬Singapore	e-Visa required	30 days	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇲🇾Malaysia	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇮🇳India	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇮🇩Indonesia	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇵🇭Philippines	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇨🇳China	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇻🇳Vietnam	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇹🇭Thailand	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇯🇵Japan	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇰🇷South Korea	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇦🇺Australia	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇬🇧United Kingdom	Visa-free (up to 30 days)	30 days	No visa needed
🇺🇸United States	Visa-free (up to 30 days)	30 days	No visa needed
🇨🇦Canada	Visa required	30 days	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇩🇪Germany	Visa-free (up to 30 days)	30 days	No visa needed
🇫🇷France	Visa-free (up to 30 days)	30 days	No visa needed
🇦🇪UAE	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇵🇰Pakistan	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇧🇩Bangladesh	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇱🇰Sri Lanka	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇭🇰Hong Kong	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇹🇼Taiwan	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇳🇿New Zealand	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇸🇦Saudi Arabia	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇧🇷Brazil	Visa required	30 days	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇷🇺Russia	Visa-free (up to 60 days)	60 days	No visa needed
🇿🇦South Africa	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇳🇬Nigeria	Visa-free	—	No visa needed
🇪🇬Egypt	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇲🇲Myanmar	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed

General travel information from the Passport Index dataset; rules can depend on passport type, residence and purpose. Not your nationality? Use the checker or confirm with the official source above.

Cabo Verde visa — frequently asked questions

Yes — Singaporeans need an e-Visa for Cabo Verde, applied for online before departure. HolidaySG can handle the application for a flat S$65 assistance fee.

Indians can obtain a visa on arrival in Cabo Verde; no advance application is required, but check the fee and documents below.

Malaysians can obtain a visa on arrival in Cabo Verde; no advance application is required, but check the fee and documents below.

Filipinos can obtain a visa on arrival in Cabo Verde; no advance application is required, but check the fee and documents below.

Chinese nationals can obtain a visa on arrival in Cabo Verde; no advance application is required, but check the fee and documents below.

The official government fee for the EASE pre-registration + Airport Security Tax (visa-free for many) is Airport Security Tax CVE 3,400 (~€31) per person; visa (if required) €40–70. HolidaySG's assistance fee is a separate flat S$65 per applicant (usually S$100).

EASE pre-registration + Airport Security Tax (visa-free for many): EASE instant; visa 5–10 days. Apply well before your travel date; we track your application until the outcome.

Typically: Passport valid ≥6 months; EASE confirmation; Return ticket; Hotel booking; Card payment for TSA. Exact requirements depend on your nationality — we send a personalised checklist.

Yes. Every air passenger must pre-register on the official EASE portal before arrival, regardless of nationality or visa exemption.

EASE is an electronic entry permit/e-visa. For stays up to 30 days most tourists only need EASE plus the airport security fee; longer or multiple-entry stays need a consular visa.

Up to 72 hours; apply at least 5 business days before your arrival date.

Up to 30 days per entry.

You pay the Airport Security Fee (TSA) within the EASE application where applicable; confirm the current amount on ease.gov.cv.

Only on the official portal ease.gov.cv (also reachable via gov.cv); avoid unofficial look-alike sites.

Passport details, flight number, arrival/departure dates and your accommodation in Cabo Verde.

No traditional visa-on-arrival counter for tourists — the mandatory step is online EASE pre-registration before boarding.

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Why apply with HolidaySG?

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Document check before submission

We review your documents and send a personalised checklist.
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Government fee shown separately from our S$65 assistance fee.
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Important: HolidaySG provides application assistance and document support. Visa approval is determined solely by the relevant authorities. We cannot guarantee approval or a specific visa validity period.