A clear path to your application
The right application channel depends on your destination and where you legally live.
Prepare your application
GOV.CV says passports on its mandatory list must apply at the nearest Cabo Verdean embassy or consular post before traveling. Complete EASE pre-registration after the visa is arranged; pay TSA where applicable.
Submit through the official channel
Use Pre-travel tourist visa. Check the current instructions and total government charges before paying.
Review the decision before departure
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
Check your trip dates
Count your travel days and compare your passport expiry with the entry rule.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Costs & timing
Government charges and decision times for this route. Check the official service for your final fee.
Government fees
- Published tourist visa fee
- CVE 4,898
- TSA on international flights
- CVE 3,400
- TSA on domestic island flights
- CVE 150
Check whether the visitor levy is included in your ticket or payable separately. Verify route-specific exemptions and any amount due before travel.
Arrival paperwork is a separate step
EASE traveler pre-registration
Foreign visitors, including visa-exempt travelers, must pre-register. Enter passport details, travel dates, flight, departure date and lodging; complete it preferably five days before travel. AAI warns that skipping online registration can mean paying TSA plus a penalty surcharge at the border, and registration does not guarantee admission. Cabo Verdean nationals, people born in Cabo Verde and foreign legal residents are exempt from pre-registration.
Open EASE traveler pre-registrationDetails that can change your plans
A qualifying residence permit may change the visa rule
Cabo Verde’s visa rules list exceptions for holders of valid residence permits issued by EU member states, Iceland, Liechtenstein, the United Kingdom, San Marino, Switzerland, the Vatican, Brazil, Canada or the United States, when the permit guarantees unconditional readmission. Ask the consular post whether your permit meets the condition before relying on this exception.
Official guidanceCheck the tourist visa’s use-by date
Official pages disagree about when a tourist visa must be used after issue: GOV.CV says within 60 days, while AAI says within 180 days. Check the deadline printed on your visa and confirm with the issuing consular post if it is unclear.
Official guidanceConfirm passport validity if it is close to expiry
Cabo Verde’s official pages differ: GOV.CV says a visa applicant’s passport must remain valid at least three months beyond the stay, while the English consular visa page says six months. Ask the consular post which rule applies to your passport and route, especially if it will have less than six months’ validity.
Official guidanceCabo Verde family or birth connections may create an exception
People born in Cabo Verde and some spouses or descendants may qualify for visa or TSA exceptions when they show the required proof. If this applies to you, confirm the documents and registration rules with Cabo Verdean authorities before travel.
Official guidanceCheck whether an airport security tax exemption applies
Consular guidance lists TSA exemptions for Cabo Verdean passport holders; Cabo Verdeans, their spouses and descendants with proof; children under two; certain official missions; forced-return landings; and passengers in transit. Confirm the documents needed for a family-based exemption.
Official guidanceA tourist route does not cover every trip purpose
Cabo Verde's visa guidance requires the appropriate visa for business, work and airport transit. A visa exemption for a short visit does not establish permission to work, study, transit or live in the country; confirm the route for your actual purpose.
Official guidanceCabo Verde at a glance
- Capital
- Praia
- Currency
- CVE
- Calling code
- +238
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Zambia need a visa for Cabo Verde?
For tourism in Cabo Verde, travelers using an ordinary passport from Zambia should obtain a visa before travel. GOV.CV says passports on its mandatory list must apply at the nearest Cabo Verdean embassy or consular post before traveling. Complete EASE pre-registration after the visa is arranged; pay TSA where applicable. The published short-visit limit is 90 days per visit; follow any shorter period on your granted permission.
How long can I stay in Cabo Verde?
The short-visit limit is 90 days per visit. Your actual permission can be shorter; check the dates and conditions you receive.
How much passport validity do I need?
Valid for your entire stay.
How much is the government fee?
Published tourist visa fee: CVE 4,898 per person. TSA on international flights: CVE 3,400 visitor levy. TSA on domestic island flights: CVE 150 visitor levy. Check the official payment page for exemptions and any additional charges.
Do I need to complete EASE traveler pre-registration?
Required for this route. Foreign visitors, including visa-exempt travelers, must pre-register. Enter passport details, travel dates, flight, departure date and lodging; complete it preferably five days before travel. AAI warns that skipping online registration can mean paying TSA plus a penalty surcharge at the border, and registration does not guarantee admission. Cabo Verdean nationals, people born in Cabo Verde and foreign legal residents are exempt from pre-registration. It does not replace a required visa or travel authorisation.
Can I extend my visit?
The published route allows 1 extension for 90 days. Apply using the official procedure before your current permission expires; an extension is subject to approval.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
Open Pre-travel tourist visa
GOV.CV says passports on its mandatory list must apply at the nearest Cabo Verdean embassy or consular post before traveling. Complete EASE pre-registration after the visa is arranged; pay TSA where applicable.
Open EASE traveler pre-registration
Check Cabo Verde’s traveler registration
Official EASE traveler registration service and support contacts.
Check Cabo Verde’s official visa rules
GOV.CV publishes separate lists for visa-exempt passports and passports that must obtain a visa before travel. If your passport is not listed, contact a Cabo Verdean consular post.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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