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Visa Waiver (59 Countries)
Cape VerdeCape Verde•Africa
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Visa Waiver (59 Countries)

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At a Glance

Processing Time

Varies

Application Fee

31 EUR

Stay Duration

Up to 30 days

Renewable

Yes

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Not Specified

PR Pathway

No

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

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

Visa exemption for citizens of 59 countries for short stays up to 30 days. No visa required, but EASE pre-registration and Airport Security Tax mandatory. Includes EU, UK, and ECOWAS nations.

The Visa Waiver Program allows citizens of 59 countries to enter Cape Verde without requiring a visa for stays up to 30 days. This includes all EU and EEA countries, the United Kingdom, and most ECOWAS West African nations.

While no visa is required, all visitors must complete mandatory online pre-registration through the EASE (Efficient, Automatic, and Secure Entry) platform and pay the Airport Security Tax.

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Requirements

Personal

Passport Validity

6 months beyond stay months

Eligible Nationalities

This visa is available to citizens of: AD, AE, AT, AU, BE, BG, BH, BR, CA, CH, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HR, HU, IE, IL, IS, IT, JP, KR, KW, LI, LT, LU, LV, MA, MC, MT, MU, NA, NL, NO, NZ, OM, PL, PT, QA, RO, RU, SA, SC, SE, SG, SI, SK, SM, TN, UA, US, VA, ZA

Documentation

Applicant Documents

Valid passport

Minimum 6 months validity beyond intended stay

EASE registration confirmation

Proof of online EASE pre-registration

Proof of TSA payment

Airport Security Tax payment confirmation (3,400 CVE)

Return ticket

Proof of return transportation

Optional

Accommodation proof

Hotel booking or accommodation confirmation

Optional

Yellow fever vaccination

If arriving from endemic countries

Optional
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Advantages

  • No visa application required
  • Fast and efficient online pre-registration
  • Simple entry process
  • Low cost (only TSA fee of 31 EUR)
  • Covers most developed countries

Considerations

  • Limited to 30-day stay only
  • Cannot work or conduct business
  • Not extendable as visa-waiver
  • Must still register on EASE platform
  • Airport Security Tax mandatory

Application Process

1

Verify visa exemption status

Check if your nationality is on the 59 visa-exempt countries list

2

Register on EASE platform

Visit EASE website and complete online pre-registration form

3

Pay Airport Security Tax

Pay TSA (Aeroporto Tax) of 3,400 CVE (approx. 31 EUR) online

4

Receive EASE confirmation

Get confirmation document to present at airport

5

Enter Cape Verde

Present valid passport and EASE confirmation at immigration

Application Forms

EASE Online Registration

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