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Passport/Visa

 Passport Required?Visa Required?Return Ticket Required?
BritishYesYesYes
AustralianYesYesYes
CanadianYesYesYes
USAYesYesYes
OtherEUYesYesYes
JapaneseYesYesYes


Passports
Passport valid for at least six months required by all.

Visas
Required by all except the following:
(a) nationals of ECOWAS countries;
(b) former nationals of Cape Verde, their spouses and children, provided holding proof of origin;
(c) those continuing their journey to a third destination provided holding onward documentation and not leaving the airport.


Types of visa and cost
Transit, Tourist, Business: ¬38 (single entry); ¬72 (multiple-entry, for Business visas only). Prices may fluctuate - enquire at nearest Embassy or Consulate for details.

Validity
Valid for six months from date of issue for visits of up to 90 days.
Note: US nationals can obtain visas valid for five years.


Application to
Consulate (or Consular Section at Embassy); see Contact Addresses section. Visitors from countries where there is no Cape Verdean Embassy or Consulate can obtain visas at Cape Verdean Border Services offices at the airports on Praia and Sal.

Application requirements
(a) Two passport-size photos. (b) One application form. (c) Valid passport. (d) Fee. (e) Return/onward ticket.

Working days required
Where there are no complications, visas may be issued immediately; however, it is advisable to anticipate up to two days' delay.


   
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