Republic of Cabo Verde · short term business
Tourist Visa
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Tourism and cruise visa for recreational travel to Cabo Verde.
- Processing time
- GOV.CV offers online visa application through the portal or app. No universal decision-time standard is published on the cited page.
- Government fees
- GOV.CV lists a visa cost of 4,898 CVE; confirm current amount before filing.
- Typical duration
- Use within 60 days after issuance; stay up to 90 days, with one possible additional 90-day extension.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
Overview
GOV.CV describes the tourist visa as the visa for recreational activities and cruises. The visa must be used within 60 days after issuance, allows a stay of up to 90 days and may be extended once for an additional 90 days. The same official page says passports must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of stay in Cabo Verde.
Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓The purpose is recreational travel, tourism or a cruise visit.Portal Unico, Government of Cabo Verde ↗
- ✓The passport is valid for at least 6 months from the date of stay in Cabo Verde.Portal Unico, Government of Cabo Verde ↗
- ✓The traveller uses the visa within 60 days after issuance.Portal Unico, Government of Cabo Verde ↗
- ✓The stay does not exceed 90 days unless the one permitted extension is granted.Portal Unico, Government of Cabo Verde ↗
Common blockers
- !The planned activity is work, study over one year, investment residence or family reunification rather than tourism.Portal Unico, Government of Cabo Verde ↗
- !The passport does not meet the 6-month validity requirement.Portal Unico, Government of Cabo Verde ↗
- !The traveller intends to stay beyond the tourist visa and extension framework without a residence route.Portal Unico, Government of Cabo Verde ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Passport valid for at least 6 months from the stay date.Portal Unico, Government of Cabo Verde ↗
- ·Photo and online visa application details requested by GOV.CV.Portal Unico, Government of Cabo Verde ↗
- ·Travel itinerary, accommodation or cruise details supporting the recreational purpose.Portal Unico, Government of Cabo Verde ↗
- ·Payment confirmation for the visa fee.Portal Unico, Government of Cabo Verde ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm whether the traveller needs a tourist visa or is visa-exempt with EASE pre-registration.
Build the evidence pack
Prepare the passport, photo and trip details for the online visa request.
Submit through the official channel
Submit through GOV.CV or the official app and pay the published visa fee.
After approval
Use the visa within its issue-validity window and request the single extension before overstay if needed.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.
- Official guidanceApplicantUse official Tourist Visa route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Tourist Visa.
Portal Unico, Government of Cabo Verde · verified
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Frequently asked questions
How long can the Cabo Verde tourist visa allow?+
GOV.CV says it allows a stay of up to 90 days and may be extended once for an additional 90 days.
How quickly must the tourist visa be used?+
The official page says a tourist visa must be used within 60 days after issuance.
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