Visitor & short-stay visas
Cabo Verdean Tourism Visa
Short-stay option for tourism and cruise visits, intended for nationals who are not visa-exempt and therefore need a visa to enter the country.
Expert reviewed Official guidance referenced
Under review — check current rules
Stay length (90 days), validity window (60 days) and the 4,898 CVE fee are drawn from the consular/government portals and should be re-verified against the current official page before publication.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Cabo Verde government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Tourism visa (visto de turismo)
- Route type
- Short-stay visitor visa
- Stay
- Up to 90 days, extendable for an equal period
- Per consular portal; confirm current rule.
- Validity
- Must be used within 60 days of granting
- Per consular portal; confirm current rule.
- Fee
- 4,898 CVE
- Fee shown on gov.cv; confirm current amount at the applying consulate.
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days
- Extendable inside Cabo Verde for a further period, up to a 180-day total.
- Visa validity
- 180 days from issuance
- The window in which the visa must be used to enter.
- Entries
- Typically single entry
- Confirm on your specific visa; EASE is single-entry per trip.
- Passport validity
- At least 6 months
- Measured from the date of entry into Cabo Verde.
- Where to apply
- EASE online portal, a Cabo Verde embassy/consulate, or an air/sea border post
Who it is for
- Visitors from countries that are not visa-exempt for Cabo Verde
- Travellers coming for tourism, leisure or cruises
Requirements
- Passport valid for at least six months from the date of entry
- Compliant passport photograph
- Supporting documents as required by the consulate
How to apply
- Apply at the nearest Cabo Verdean embassy or consular post
- Complete EASE pre-registration and pay the TSA before travelling by air
Documents you may need
- Passport valid for 6+ months.
- EASE confirmation (where used).
- Return or onward travel ticket.
- Proof of accommodation for the stay.
- Evidence of sufficient funds for the trip.
Frequently asked questions
Up to 90 days, which can be extended inside Cabo Verde for a further period up to a total of 180 days. The visa itself must be used to enter within 180 days of being issued.
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.
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