Republic of Cabo Verde visas
Cabo Verde publishes visa and border services through the GOV.CV Portal Unico and the EASE pre-registration platform. Official guidance covers visa-exempt entry with travel pre-registration, tourist and transit visas, temporary visas for business, professional, family or medical purposes, and residence visas for professional activity, investment, study lasting more than one year and family reunification with residents.
9 routes · 5 without a sponsor · 4 lead to settlement
Official portal
Regulators of immigration advice
- Ordem dos Advogados de Cabo Verde (OACV) — Professional association for lawyers in Cabo Verde. Immigration status is administered through Cabo Verde state authorities and official GOV.CV services.
Visa routes (9)
Visa-Exempt Entry with EASE Pre-Registration
Visa-exempt entry route for eligible travellers who still complete Cabo Verde travel pre-registration and pay the airport security tax through EASE.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 18 August 2026
Tourist Visa
Tourism and cruise visa for recreational travel to Cabo Verde.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 18 August 2026
Transit Visa
Short transit visa for travellers passing through Cabo Verde to another country.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 1 August 2026
Temporary Business or Professional Visa
Temporary visa for business missions and short-term professional activities in Cabo Verde.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 18 August 2026
Temporary Family or Medical Visit Visa
Temporary visa for family visits, medical treatment or other valid temporary reasons.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 18 August 2026
Residence Visa for Professional Activity
Residence visa for foreign nationals establishing habitual residence in Cabo Verde to carry out professional activity.
Sponsor required · Leads to settlement · Last reviewed 25 July 2026
Residence Visa for Investment
Residence visa for foreign nationals establishing habitual residence in Cabo Verde to invest.
No sponsor needed · Leads to settlement · Last reviewed 25 July 2026
Residence Visa for Study Over One Year
Residence visa for foreign nationals establishing habitual residence in Cabo Verde to study for more than one year.
No sponsor needed · Leads to settlement · Last reviewed 25 July 2026
Residence Visa for Family Reunification
Residence visa for family reunification with Cabo Verde residents.
Sponsor required · Leads to settlement · Last reviewed 27 June 2026
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Frequently asked questions
How many visa routes does Republic of Cabo Verde have?+
We cover 9 Republic of Cabo Verde visa routes in these categories: visitor and short business, family, sponsored work, investor, and study. Each one links to its primary government source and carries a last-reviewed date.
Which Republic of Cabo Verde visas do not need an employer sponsor?+
5 of the 9 Republic of Cabo Verde routes we cover can be pursued without an employer sponsor, which helps if you do not have a job offer yet. The remaining 4 are employer-sponsored.
Which Republic of Cabo Verde visas lead to permanent residence?+
4 of the 9 routes can lead to settlement or permanent residence; the others are temporary. Open each route for its settlement detail and qualifying period.
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