Cape Verde Visa
Do you need a visa to visit Cape Verde? Find your nearest Cape Verde Embassy.
Visit Embassy WebsiteOur Cape Verde Visa Guide will teach you everything you need to know about Cape Verde’s visa policy for people from all over the world, including different types of visas, particular requirements, visa sponsorships, visa fees, and more. It is critical to have a scheduled flight ticket in hand before applying for a visa to Cape Verde.
Who needs a visa to visit Cape Verde?
Visitors to Cape Verde are required to obtain a visa unless they are citizens of one of the visa-exempt nations, which are primarily located in Africa, Europe, and the Americas. Visas can be requested in advance via an embassy or consulate of Cape Verde, or in person at any of the international airports.
For more information on visas to Cape Verde, you can visit their Embassy site.
Visit Embassy WebsiteEntry into Cape Verde
There are no COVID-19 limitations on travel from Ireland to Cape Verde. Passengers are not required to produce COVID-19 immunisation or testing certificates or to complete a Passenger Locator Form.
Before departure, every passenger must:
- Register on the EASE online platform. Registration should ideally be completed five days before to departure.
- Complete a Travel Form for International Travel on the COVID-19.CV website.
- On arrival in Cape Verde, each passenger’s temperature will be tested. Those exhibiting symptoms like high fever will be transported to a designated area within the airport. If your fever stays above, the authorities of Cape Verde may request that you undergo a COVID-19 test.
Eligibility to apply for a Cape Verde visa
The criteria to apply for a Cape Verde visa depends on what sort of visa you are applying for. Below is a list of the requirements needed for your visa.
Official passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the scheduled date of departure from Cabo Verde territory and contain at least two blank visa pages.
Form required before entering the country.
Include two passport-style photographs with a white background that were taken within the previous six months.
Processing time for Cape Verde visas
The majority of cases are approved within twenty-four hours. However, some applications may require more time to process. You are suggested to complete the pre-registration procedures five days prior to your scheduled departure.
Appointment waiting times
The waiting time for an appointment can vary depending on what sort of visa you are applying for. A visitor visa appointment time can take up to 225 days. Student visas and all other non-immigrant visas can be completed in a shorter time frame of 7 days.
Who can visit Cape Verde without a visa?
Citizens of Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Hong Kong, Liberia, Macau, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Togo may visit Cape Verde visa-free for up to 90 days. Visitors arriving in Cape Verde from any country not listed above will be required to present a valid visa.
For detailed information on specific parts of the general visa process, you can refer to the links below to find the answer to your query. If you are unable to find any particular information, please contact us via email.
| Covid 19 / Border Control |
| What is a Visa? |
| What kind of visa do I need? |
| Do I need more than one visa? |
| How long is a visa valid for? |
| When do I need my visa? |
| What if my visa is refused? |
Cape Verde visa types
There are two types of visas available in Cape Verde. These are permanent and temporary. The temporary visa will be ideal for people wanting to travel to Cape Verde for a holiday. The permanent visa is for people who are wanting to have permanent residency in Cape Verde.
What to do if your Cape Verde visa is rejected?
You have the right to contest this verdict. The embassy of the Member State that decided to deny the visa distributes a standard form to notify the applicant of the decision to deny a Canada visa and the reasons for the denial.