Cabo Verdean visa resources
Who Needs a Visa for Cabo Verde
How to work out whether you need a visa, an EASE pre-registration, or a residence permit for Cabo Verde based on nationality and purpose.
Important
Whether you need a visa depends on your nationality, the purpose of your trip and how long you intend to stay. Citizens of many countries, including most EU states and the USA, are exempt from a short-stay visa, but the length of the visa-free stay varies by nationality.
Regardless of visa exemption, most air travellers must complete EASE pre-registration before arrival. Stays beyond the visa-free period, or for work, study, family, investment or retirement, require the appropriate visa or DEF residence permit.
Key questions
- Is my nationality on the official visa-exempt list, and for how many days?
- Am I travelling for tourism, business, study, work, family or residence?
- Will my stay exceed the visa-free period for my nationality?
Next steps
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.