Cape Verde•Africa

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Transit Visa (Type C)

Tourist

At a Glance

Processing Time

2-3 days

Application Fee

15 EUR

Stay Duration

4 days

Renewable

Varies

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Not Specified

PR Pathway

This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

Visa for passengers in transit through Cape Verde to another country. Valid for 4 days, extendable once. Allows minimal stay for airport transit.

The Transit Visa is designed for passengers who need to transit through Cape Verde for transfers to another country. This visa has minimal requirements and a very short validity period. Note that some transit passengers may be exempt from visa requirements depending on nationality and circumstances.

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Requirements

Personal

Passport Validity

6 months beyond stay duration months

Documentation

Applicant Documents

Valid passport

Minimum 6 months validity

Passport photo

Recent color photograph

Onward flight booking

Proof of connecting flight to destination

Transit document

Airline documentation showing transit status

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Advantages

Fast processing
Low cost
Short validity appropriate for transit
Can be extended if necessary

Considerations

Very limited stay duration
No work rights
No tourism activities permitted
Requires onward flight proof

Application Process

Prepare transit documentation

Gather onward flight booking and travel documents

Complete application form

Fill out transit visa application with travel details

Submit documents

Apply at Cape Verde embassy/consulate or airport upon arrival (if eligible)

Pay visa fee

Pay 15 EUR transit visa fee

Register on EASE platform

Complete EASE pre-registration and pay Airport Security Tax

Receive transit visa

Collect approved transit visa

Application Forms

Cape Verde Transit Visa Application Form

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