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Cape Verde Islands Visa Policy Snapshot
Cape Verde Islands entry rules at a glance. Open access options cover 235+ passport groups. Visa-free examples include Andorra, Angola, Austria, Belgium, Benin. Visa on arrival examples include Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Antigua And Barbuda, Argentina.
Visa-free entry
No visa needed
Travel to Cape Verde Islands without a visa for short visits. See supported passports.
+61 countries
Visa on arrival
Pay at the border
Obtain your visa on arrival in Cape Verde Islands. Check eligible passports and notes.
+130 countries
Short-stay entry
Entry for brief visits
Cape Verde Islands permits short-stay access for select passports. Duration varies by country.
+44 countries
e-Visa
Apply online
Apply digitally for Cape Verde Islands before you travel. Review eligible passports.
Restricted entry
Extra checks
Cape Verde Islands applies restrictions to some passports. Check requirements and exceptions.