Cape Verdean passport
As of September 2026, holders of the Cape Verdean passport enjoy entry to 40 destinations completely visa-free or with a simple online eTA registration. A further 61 countries are reachable via visa on arrival or eVisa — no embassy visit needed. Access is strongest in Africa and Asia. This covers all 3 AES member countries.
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Visa Rules & Access
As of 07 September 2026, Cape Verdean citizens have freedom of movement in 2 countries and territories: Mali, and Niger.
As of 07 September 2026, Cape Verdean citizens have Visa on arrival access to 20 countries and territories: Bangladesh, Burundi, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Jordan, Cambodia, Comoros, Laos, Saint Lucia, Madagascar, Marshall Islands, Maldives, Malawi, Namibia, Nepal, Palau, Tuvalu, Tanzania, Samoa, and Zimbabwe.
As of 07 September 2026, Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for 109 countries and territories: Andorra, United Arab Emirates, Armenia, Argentina, Austria, Australia, Aruba, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belgium, Bulgaria, Bermuda, Brunei, Bolivia, Brazil, Belarus, Belize, Canada, Central African Republic, Congo, Switzerland, Chile, Cameroon, China, Costa Rica, Curaçao, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Algeria, Estonia, Egypt, Eritrea, Spain, Finland, Fiji, France, United Kingdom, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Greece, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Iceland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kiribati, North Korea, South Korea, Kuwait, Cayman Islands, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lesotho, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Monaco, Montenegro, Saint Martin, North Macedonia, Myanmar, Martinique, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Nauru, New Zealand, Oman, Panama, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Paraguay, Romania, Serbia, Saudi Arabia, Solomon Islands, Sudan, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, San Marino, Somalia, Sint Maarten, Eswatini, Turks and Caicos, Turkmenistan, Tonga, Türkiye, Taiwan, Ukraine, United States of America, Uruguay, Vatican City, Venezuela, Virgin Islands (British), Kosovo, and Yemen.
As of 07 September 2026, Cape Verdean citizens can travel visa-free to 38 countries and territories: Angola, Barbados, Burkina Faso, Benin, Bahamas, Cote d'Ivoire, Dominica, Ecuador, Micronesia, Ghana, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Hong Kong, Haiti, Kenya, Liberia, Morocco, Macau, Mauritius, Malaysia, Mozambique, Nigeria, Philippines, Palestinian Territories, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Singapore, Sierra Leone, Senegal, Suriname, Sao Tome and Principe, Togo, Timor-Leste, Tunisia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, South Africa, and Zambia.
As of 07 September 2026, Cape Verdean citizens need an eTA for 2 countries and territories: Sri Lanka, and Seychelles.
As of 07 September 2026, Cape Verdean citizens can apply for an eVisa for 39 countries and territories: Afghanistan, Antigua and Barbuda, Anguilla, Albania, Bahrain, Bhutan, Botswana, Congo (Dem. Rep.), Colombia, Cuba, Gabon, Georgia, Equatorial Guinea, Indonesia, India, Iraq, Iran, Kyrgyzstan, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Libya, Moldova, Mongolia, Mauritania, Montserrat, Nicaragua, Papua New Guinea, Pakistan, Qatar, South Sudan, El Salvador, Syria, Chad, Thailand, Tajikistan, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Viet Nam, and Vanuatu.
Important entry notes
Entry rules may depend on your purpose of travel, length of stay, previous travel history, passport validity, proof of accommodation, onward travel, sufficient funds, and health or insurance requirements.
Before you travel
Visa and entry requirements can change without notice. Always confirm final requirements with the official immigration authority, embassy, or consulate of your destination before booking or traveling.
Last reviewed: September 2026
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