Visa on Arrival
Visa on Arrival Short Stay
Mode: Visa on ArrivalEntry: Single Entry • Short StayStay Duration: 30 DaysValidity: 90 Days
Overview
When eligible travelers come to Cape Verde for tourism or brief trips, they can receive entrance clearance through the Cape Verde Islands Visa on Arrival. A valid passport, a return ticket, and information about their lodging are required. Prior to arrival, travelers typically have to pay an airport security fee and pre-register online.
Why Travunited
• Professional Travel Assistance: Our knowledgeable staff helps you with the entry and travel formalities for Cape Verde. • Pre-Registration Support: We assist in accurately completing the required online pre-registration and TSA (Airport Security Tax) procedures. • Document Guidance: Help in preparing necessary travel paperwork, including copies of passports, hotel reservations, and flight information. • Easy and straightforward vacation planning with expert assistance is a hassle-free process. • Get the most recent details on travel requirements, visa regulations, and entrance restrictions with our travel updates and advice. • Dedicated Customer Support: Before your trip, our staff is here to help and answer any questions you may have. • Dependable Service: Reliable assistance to guarantee a stress-free Cape Verde arrival.
Stats
• Travelers might spend up to 30 days in Cape Verde for tourism or brief trips if they have a visa on arrival. • Major international airports like Sal, Boa Vista, São Vicente, and Santiago offered the visa to visitors. • Before or upon arrival, travelers have to pay an airport security tax (about CVE 3400) and pre-register online. • Upon arrival, the visa was primarily granted for travel, business, or transit. • Policy modification (2026): Citizens of 96 countries are now required to get a visa prior to travel, with Cape Verde suspending visas upon arrival. • With more than a million tourists in 2023, Cape Verde is a well-liked travel destination.
Documents Required
Per Traveller
Passport Copy
RequiredRecent photo
RequiredHotel accommodation
RequiredFlight tickets
RequiredVaccination Certificate
RequiredEligibility
• Valid Passport: Your passport needs to be valid for at least six months after the arrival date. • Eligible Nationality: A visa on arrival or a visa exemption for brief visits is available to citizens of numerous nations. • Travel must be done for business meetings, brief trips, or tourism. • Return or Onward Ticket: It is typically necessary to provide documentation of a confirmed return or onward airline ticket. • Accommodation Information: During their visit, guests are required to supply hotel bookings or host details. • Pre-Registration Requirement: Before arriving, travelers must frequently do online pre-registration and pay the airport security levy. • Sufficient Funds: Evidence showing you have enough money to pay for your stay in Cape Verde. • Immigration Approval: At the port of entry, immigration officials grant final approval for admission.
Important Notes
• Before arriving, travelers must use the official travel registration system to pre-register online. • Usually necessary, an Airport Security Tax (TSA) can be paid online at the time of pre-registration or upon arrival. • You must have at least six months left on your passport after the date of admission. • A return ticket, proof of lodging, and enough money for the duration of their stay are required for visitors. • For brief visits up to 30 days, mostly for tourism, a visa is typically issued upon arrival. • Immigration agents at the airport make the decision about entry approval. • If you stay longer than you are allowed, you may be subject to fines or travel restrictions.
Important: This entry type is obtained on arrival or requires no prior visa. Immigration officers have discretion in granting entry. Ensure you have all required documents and meet regular entry conditions.
Rejection Reasons
• A passport that hasn't been valid for at least six months from the date of admission is considered invalid or expired. • No Pre-Registration: Not completing the required online travel registration before arrival. • Missing Return or Onward Ticket: Unable to provide documentation of departure from Cape Verde. • Inadequate Funds: Not exhibiting sufficient funds to sustain the stay. • Travel itineraries, lodging information, and other necessary paperwork are examples of incomplete travel documentation. • Previous immigration infractions, criminal histories, or security concerns are examples of security or immigration concerns. • Uncertain Visit Purpose: If immigration officials are dissatisfied with the traveler's motivation for coming. • Overstay History: Previous visa infractions or overstays in Cape Verde or other nations.
FAQs
1. Which nationalities are visa-free in Cape Verde?
Citizens of the EU, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, and several other countries are not required to obtain a visa for tourism purposes.
2. Is pre-registration essential for visa-free travelers?
Yes. Prior to arrival, visa-free citizens must complete online pre-registration (EASE) and pay an airport security tax.
3.Is pre-registration required before visiting Cape Verde?
Yes, before arriving, tourists must often complete an online pre-registration.
4.Does visiting Cape Verde require travel insurance?
Although it's not often required, travel insurance is strongly advised for both medical emergencies and travel-related problems.
