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Do American citizens need a visa for Cabo Verde?
Entry rules change often. We checked these on 27 October 2026 against the sources below. Confirm with the official portal before you book.
No. American citizens can visit Cabo Verde without a visa for tourism, for up to 30 days.
No visa, but you must register online (EASE) and pay the airport security fee (about €31) at least 5 days before arrival.
At a glance
- Visa required
- No
- Type
- Visa-free
- Fee
- 3,400 CVE airport security fee
- Stay
- Up to 30 days
- Yellow fever
- If arriving from a risk country
- Arrive at
- RAI · SID · BVC
Entering Cabo Verde without a visa
- Check that your passport is valid for at least 6 months after arrival and has a blank page for the entry stamp.
- Carry proof of onward travel and your accommodation address, as border officers may ask for them.
- Get your entry stamp at passport control (up to 30 days).
Health requirements
Yellow fever. A yellow fever certificate is required if you arrive from, or have transited through, a country with yellow fever risk.
Malaria. There is little or no malaria risk.
Book a travel clinic visit 6 to 8 weeks before departure. Some vaccines, including yellow fever, must be given at least 10 days before you arrive.
Travel advice for American travellers
Your own government publishes safety advice and emergency contacts for Cabo Verde. Check it before you book and register your trip if your country offers that service: US State Department travel advisories.
More entry rules for your passport: all 54 countries, visa-free countries, eVisa countries and visa on arrival countries.
On arrival in Cabo Verde
- Capital
- Praia
- Currency
- Cape Verdean escudo (CVE)
- Languages
- Portuguese, Cape Verdean Creole
- Plugs
- Type C, F
- Best time
- November to June
- Airports
- Praia (RAI), Sal (SID), Boa Vista (BVC)
Frequently asked questions
Do American citizens need a visa for Cabo Verde?
No. American citizens can visit Cabo Verde without a visa for tourism, for up to 30 days.
How long can American citizens stay in Cabo Verde?
Up to 30 days for tourism. Overstaying can lead to fines and future entry bans.
Do I need a yellow fever certificate for Cabo Verde?
A yellow fever certificate is required if you arrive from, or have transited through, a country with yellow fever risk.
How much does the Cabo Verde visa cost for American passport holders?
There is no visa fee, but 3,400 CVE airport security fee applies.
Which airports do flights to Cabo Verde arrive at?
Most international flights land at Praia (RAI), Sal (SID), Boa Vista (BVC).
Sources
- Official Cabo Verde visa portal
- US State Department travel advisories
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for United States citizens
- WHO: Yellow fever vaccination requirements, country list
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for German citizens (EU reference)
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for British citizens
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