Services for travellers from Cabo Verde
Use Cabo Verde as your default country to check Portuguese-language documents, pre-registration and outbound routes.
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Services and information for Cabo Verde
Use these country services before choosing a destination or starting an application.
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Visit visas from Cabo Verde
Tourist visa is for recreation and cruises. Check exemption and pre-registration rules before travel.
Available 235 matching routes Reviewed: June 24, 2026
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Study abroad from Cabo Verde
Residence visa is used for study cycles lasting more than 1 year as a higher education student.
Limited 126 matching routes Reviewed: June 24, 2026
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Work and immigration from Cabo Verde
Residence visa covers professional activity and investment. Temporary visa covers business missions and short-term professional activity.
Limited 389 matching routes Reviewed: June 24, 2026
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Documents for travellers from Cabo Verde
Passport must be valid for at least 6 months. Residence routes need purpose, funds, accommodation and civil evidence.
Available 1358 matching routes Reviewed: June 24, 2026
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Fees and processing times from Cabo Verde
Airport Security Fee is required through EASE unless exempt. Check the current amount in EASE.
Available 1358 matching routes Reviewed: June 24, 2026
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Guidance and support from Cabo Verde
Use Portal Consular for visas and EASE support for pre-registration.
Available 1358 matching routes Reviewed: June 24, 2026
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Apply and track from Cabo Verde
Order visa online through Portal Unico or Portal Consular. Pre-register through EASE before travel.
Available 1358 matching routes Reviewed: June 24, 2026
Popular destinations from Cabo Verde
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Cabo Verde to Portugal
Cabo Verde to Portugal is prioritised for route coverage, document guidance and application handoff.
0 published policies Tourist, Student, Work / Immigration, Business, Medical, Diplomatic, and Journalist
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Cabo Verde to France
Cabo Verde to France is prioritised for route coverage, document guidance and application handoff.
0 published policies Tourist, Student, Work / Immigration, Transit, Business, Medical, Diplomatic, and Journalist
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Cabo Verde to Luxembourg
Cabo Verde to Luxembourg is prioritised for route coverage, document guidance and application handoff.
0 published policies Tourist, Student, Work / Immigration, Business, Medical, Diplomatic, and Journalist
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Cabo Verde to United States of America
Cabo Verde to United States of America is prioritised for route coverage, document guidance and application handoff.
0 published policies Tourist, Student, Work / Immigration, Transit, Diplomatic, and Journalist
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Cabo Verde to Netherlands
Cabo Verde to Netherlands is prioritised for route coverage, document guidance and application handoff.
0 published policies Tourist, Student, Work / Immigration, Transit, Business, Medical, Diplomatic, and Journalist
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Cabo Verde to Brazil
Cabo Verde to Brazil is prioritised for route coverage, document guidance and application handoff.
0 published policies Student, Work / Immigration, Business, Medical, Diplomatic, and Journalist
Document and evidence guidance
- Passport from Cabo Verde
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Most routes need a passport with spare pages and validity beyond the planned stay.
Accepted formats: Follow the destination authority's published format. Upload clear colour scans where an online form is used.
Common issues: Name mismatches, expired documents, cropped scans, unexplained deposits and missing translations commonly delay applications.
- Bank statements and funds from Cabo Verde
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Use recent statements that show account holder name, dates, balances and regular activity.
Accepted formats: Follow the destination authority's published format. Upload clear colour scans where an online form is used.
Common issues: Name mismatches, expired documents, cropped scans, unexplained deposits and missing translations commonly delay applications.
- Visa photos from Cabo Verde
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Follow the destination country's photo size, background and biometric rules.
Accepted formats: Follow the destination authority's published format. Upload clear colour scans where an online form is used.
Common issues: Name mismatches, expired documents, cropped scans, unexplained deposits and missing translations commonly delay applications.
- Accommodation and invitation from Cabo Verde
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Hotel bookings, host invitations or address evidence should cover the intended stay.
Accepted formats: Follow the destination authority's published format. Upload clear colour scans where an online form is used.
Common issues: Name mismatches, expired documents, cropped scans, unexplained deposits and missing translations commonly delay applications.
- Police clearance and civil documents from Cabo Verde
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Long-stay, study, work and family routes may need police, birth, marriage or translated records.
Accepted formats: Follow the destination authority's published format. Upload clear colour scans where an online form is used.
Common issues: Name mismatches, expired documents, cropped scans, unexplained deposits and missing translations commonly delay applications.
- Country-specific document notes for Cabo Verde
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Do not seed a blanket visa-free rule without the official nationality list. For residence routes, capture purpose evidence separately for employment, investment, study and family reunion. Criminal record certificates may need Portuguese consular translation where requested.
Accepted formats: Follow the official source for each route. Use certified translation or notarisation when the destination asks for it.
Common issues: Missing source documents, unclear translations, expired records and unsupported fee evidence can delay applications.
Guidance and support for Cabo Verde
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Start with your default country
Keep Cabo Verde as your default country to see local document, payment and support guidance. Checking another destination should not change that default.
Reviewed: June 24, 2026
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Visit visas
Tourist visa is for recreation and cruises. Check exemption and pre-registration rules before travel.
Reviewed: June 24, 2026
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Study abroad
Residence visa is used for study cycles lasting more than 1 year as a higher education student.
Reviewed: June 24, 2026
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Use official routes first
Visa rules can change with little notice. Check the destination government, embassy or official visa-centre page before booking travel.
Reviewed: June 24, 2026
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Prepare evidence early
Bank statements, employment letters, student documents, sponsor evidence and civil records often take longer than the form itself.
Reviewed: June 24, 2026
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Work and immigration
Residence visa covers professional activity and investment. Temporary visa covers business missions and short-term professional activity.
Reviewed: June 24, 2026
Official resources and support
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Portal Consular - Visas
Visa exemptions, visa types, residence visa and pre-registration.
Official resource · Reviewed: June 24, 2026
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Portal Unico - Visa
Online visa service and visa route summary.
Official resource · Reviewed: June 24, 2026
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EASE
Traveller pre-registration and support contact.
Official resource · Reviewed: June 24, 2026
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Travel Cabo Verde
Official travel page linking to EASE and travel requirements.
Official resource · Reviewed: June 24, 2026
Coverage and freshness
- Published policies
- 1358
- Countries covered
- 194
- Categories
- Tourist (235), Student (126), Work / Immigration (389), Transit (106), Business (201), Medical (100), Diplomatic (102), and Journalist (99)
- Fees and processing
- 1341 fees, 1279 processing timelines
- Last reviewed
- June 25, 2026