{"id":1154,"date":"2022-05-27T14:19:19","date_gmt":"2022-05-27T14:19:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/feelcaboverde.com\/?page_id=1154"},"modified":"2025-03-01T22:36:22","modified_gmt":"2025-03-01T22:36:22","slug":"vistos-passaportes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/feelcaboverde.com\/en\/visas-and-passports\/","title":{"rendered":"Visas &amp; Passports"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1154\" class=\"elementor elementor-1154\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-43b54aea elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"43b54aea\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6e42e8a5\" data-id=\"6e42e8a5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56626ddb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"56626ddb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.7.1 - 14-08-2022 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#818a91;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#818a91;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<h3><b>Cape Verde Visa: A Complete and Up-to-date Guide for Travelers<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you planning a trip to <a href=\"https:\/\/feelcaboverde.com\/en\/cape-verde-4\/\">Cape Verde<\/a>? Find out what the entry requirements are for Cape Verde, including the need for a Cape Verde visa, passport, mandatory pre-registration and <a href=\"https:\/\/feelcaboverde.com\/en\/taxes-and-fees-for-visitors\/\">fees<\/a>. In this updated guide, you'll find everything you need to avoid mishaps and enjoy your trip with peace of mind.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h4><b><span style=\"background-color: transparent; color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; text-align: var(--text-align);\">1.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"background-color: transparent; color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; text-align: var(--text-align);\">Passport validity<\/span><\/b><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To travel to Cape Verde, your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the date of entry into the country. Make sure your passport meets this requirement before you travel.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h4><b><span style=\"background-color: transparent; color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; text-align: var(--text-align);\">2.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"background-color: transparent; color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; text-align: var(--text-align);\">Types of visa for Cape Verde<\/span><\/b><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cape Verde offers different types of visa, depending on the reason for the trip and the length of stay:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tourist visa for Cape Verde:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Granted for tourist trips and cruises. Valid for 90 days, with the possibility of extension for a further 90 days.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Transit visa:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Granted to transit passengers for 4 days, extendable once.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Official, Diplomatic or Courtesy Visa: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valid for 90 days, it allows you to stay in the country for up to 30 days and can be valid for multiple entries.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Temporary visa: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For short trips, such as business, culture, medical treatment or family visits. The visa can be ordinary or multiple-entry, lasting up to 180 days.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Residence visa: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Granted to foreigners who wish to live in Cape Verde. It can be applied for by those wishing to work, study or reunite with family. This visa is valid for 6 months and can be renewed.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Requests for <\/span><b>residence visa<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> must be made directly in Cape Verde, although they can be initiated at embassies or consular posts, which then send them to the Directorate of Foreigners and Borders (DEF) for analysis and decision.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h4><b><span style=\"background-color: transparent; color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; text-align: var(--text-align);\">3.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"background-color: transparent; color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; text-align: var(--text-align);\">Visa waiver for Cape Verde<\/span><\/b><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Citizens of countries that do not need a visa to enter Cape Verde are:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>European Union<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The citizens of <a href=\"https:\/\/european-union.europa.eu\/index_en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">European Union<\/a>including the United Kingdom (after Brexit), are <\/span><b>no visa required to enter the country for stays of up to 30 days<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>ECOWAS citizens:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Citizens of the member countries of the Economic Community of West African States (<a href=\"https:\/\/ecowas.int\/sobre-a-cedeao\/?lang=pt-pt\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ECOWAS<\/a>) are visa-free for up to 90 days. If you want to stay in Cape Verde for more than 90 days, you need to apply for a visa extension or a residence permit.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Bilateral agreements:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Some <a href=\"https:\/\/portalconsular.mnec.gov.cv\/documents\/20126\/0\/paisesisentosvistos.pdf\/88183686-6688-1679-87b4-26b04f18110e\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">countries<\/a> with specific agreements with Cape Verde are also exempt from visa requirements.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to check if your country is on the visa waiver list? Check the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/portalconsular.mnec.gov.cv\/documents\/20126\/0\/paisesisentosvistos.pdf\/88183686-6688-1679-87b4-26b04f18110e\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cape Verde Consular Portal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Other <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/portalconsular.mnec.gov.cv\/perguntas-frequentes\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Visa exemptions<\/b><\/a><b> to Cape Verde:<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People born in Cape Verde and their spouses and descendants, on presentation of documents (birth certificate, passport, marriage certificate or other document) proving their connection with Cape Verde (e.g. having been born, married or the child of a father or mother born in Cape Verde).<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foreigners with a valid residence permit.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Honorary consuls and consular agents of Cape Verde of foreign nationality.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foreigners who hold an identity card as an official or agent of a foreign mission or international organization, issued by the government department responsible for foreign relations in Cape Verde.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foreigners with a refugee travel permit<\/span><\/li><\/ul><div><b style=\"color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1.5rem; text-align: var(--text-align);\">\u00a0<\/b><\/div><div><b style=\"color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1.5rem; text-align: var(--text-align);\">4.\u00a0<span style=\"background-color: transparent; color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; text-align: var(--text-align);\">Mandatory Pre-Registration Form for Entry into Cape Verde<\/span><\/b><\/div><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All travelers, including those with diplomatic or service passports, must complete the pre-registration form at least 5 days before the date of entry into Cape Verde on the platform <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/registration.cv.zetes.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">EASE<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The pre-registration includes information about the passport, the date of entry, the <a href=\"https:\/\/feelcaboverde.com\/en\/flights-to-cape-verde\/\">flight number<\/a>the date of departure and the place of accommodation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The purpose of this process is to carry out an advance security check on travelers by the national authorities.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the traveler has not pre-registered, they can do so on arrival. At that time, they will also pay the <a href=\"https:\/\/portalconsular.mnec.gov.cv\/perguntas-frequentes\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">airport security tax<\/a> (TSA).<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All passengers must pay the <a href=\"https:\/\/feelcaboverde.com\/en\/taxes-and-fees-for-visitors\/\">Airport Security Tax<\/a>. The fee for international flights is 3,400 ECV (approximately 31 euros or 35 dollars). However, some categories are exempt, including:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cape Verdean citizens, their spouses and descendants (with documentary proof);<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children under 2 years old;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passengers on official missions in government aircraft;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passengers in transit at national airports;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passengers on flights returning to the airport for technical reasons or force majeure.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><div>\u00a0<\/div><h4><b>5.\u00a0<span style=\"background-color: transparent; color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; text-align: var(--text-align);\">\u00a0Visa on arrival in Cape Verde<\/span><\/b><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Citizens of some countries can obtain a visa on arrival at the international airports of Sal, Boa Vista, S\u00e3o Vicente and Santiago.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b>Doubts about the visa on arrival in Cape Verde?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Get in touch with <\/span><b>nearest embassy or consulate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for up-to-date information.<\/span><\/p><p><b style=\"background-color: transparent; color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; text-align: var(--text-align);\">\u00a0<\/b><\/p><h4><b><span style=\"background-color: transparent; color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; text-align: var(--text-align);\">6.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"background-color: transparent; color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; text-align: var(--text-align);\">Customs rules<\/span><\/b><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/feelcaboverde.com\/en\/customs-and-regulations-cape-verde\/\">Cape Verde's customs rules<\/a> regulate the entry of goods into the country. For more information on what you can bring in, see the official Cape Verde Customs Rules page.<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>\u00a0Vaccination requirements<\/b><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Citizens coming from countries affected by yellow fever must present proof of vaccination. For other countries, there is no mandatory vaccination requirement.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Note (disclaimer):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The information presented here may change as the Cape Verdean authorities update the rules. For up-to-date details or clarification of doubts, travelers are advised to contact the nearest Cape Verde Embassy or Consulate or consult the Cape Verde Consular Portal.<\/span><\/p><h4><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning your trip to the Morabeza archipelago requires <\/span><b>attention to entry requirements, including passport, visa for Cape Verde, pre-registration and fees<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Make sure you check the visa requirements according to your nationality and meet all the requirements before you travel. Pre-registration on the platform <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/registration.cv.zetes.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EASE <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is compulsory for all visitors and must be done at least 5 days in advance.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By following this guide and preparing in advance, you'll be able to make the most of the wonders that Cape Verde has to offer, from its <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/feelcaboverde.com\/en\/santa-maria-beach-sal-island\/\"><b>paradisiacal beaches<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> e <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/feelcaboverde.com\/en\/fogo-volcano-fogo-island\/\"><b>volcanic landscapes<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> until its <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/feelcaboverde.com\/en\/art-and-culture\/\"><b>rich and vibrant culture<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cape Verde Visa: A Complete and Up-to-date Guide for Travelers Are you planning a trip to Cape Verde? 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