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Visa-Exempt Entry with EASE Pre-Registration

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Visa-exempt entry route for eligible travellers who still complete Cabo Verde travel pre-registration and pay the airport security tax through EASE.

No sponsorship requiredDoes not lead to permanent residencyDepends on the exemption category. GOV.CV lists limited visa-exempt stays from 30 to 180 days for different groups, and unlimited entry for people born in Cabo Verde and qualifying spouses or descendants when they prove the link.
Processing time
Pre-registration is completed through the EASE portal before travel. GOV.CV does not publish a single decision-time standard for every exempt traveller.
Government fees
Visa-exempt travellers still complete EASE pre-registration and pay the airport security tax where required. Confirm current EASE charge before travel.
Typical duration
Depends on the exemption category. GOV.CV lists limited visa-exempt stays from 30 to 180 days for different groups, and unlimited entry for people born in Cabo Verde and qualifying spouses or descendants when they prove the link.
Sponsorship required
No
Leads to permanent residency
No
Reviewed Portal Unico, Government of Cabo Verde ↗

In short

As of 18 August 2026, the Visa-Exempt Entry with EASE Pre-Registration for Republic of Cabo Verde is an unsponsored Cabo Verde immigration route. Sources: official Republic of Cabo Verde government pages, reviewed 18 August 2026.

Cite this: https://visaatlas.org/visas/cabo-verde/visa-exempt-entry-ease-pre-registration#answer

What is the Visa-Exempt Entry with EASE Pre-Registration in Republic of Cabo Verde?

Visa-Exempt Entry with EASE Pre-Registration is an unsponsored Cabo Verde route. Indicative government fees are Visa-exempt travellers still complete EASE pre-registration and pay the airport security tax where required. Confirm current EASE charge before travel; indicative processing time is Pre-registration is completed through the EASE portal before travel. GOV.CV does not publish a single decision-time standard for every exempt traveller; typical duration is Depends on the exemption category. GOV.CV lists limited visa-exempt stays from 30 to 180 days for different groups, and unlimited entry for people born in Cabo Verde and qualifying spouses or descendants when they prove the link. This route does not lead to permanent residence.

Verified against Portal Unico, Government of Cabo Verde on 27 June 2026.

Overview

GOV.CV explains that some foreign nationals are exempt from a visa because of residence status, free-movement or visa-waiver agreements, laissez-passer or mission identity documents, or birth/family links to Cabo Verde. The Portuguese GOV.CV page states that visa-exempt travellers should complete travel pre-registration and pay the security tax on the EASE site. The official page also notes that visa-exempt stays are limited by nationality group, such as 30 days for several major visa-waiver groups and up to 180 days for some ECOWAS or CPLP nationals.

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Eligibility

Typical criteria

Common blockers

Typical evidence

Application pathway

  1. Check the route fit

    Confirm whether the traveller is visa-exempt under the current GOV.CV list and exemption rules.

  2. Build the evidence pack

    Complete EASE pre-registration and pay any required airport security tax before travel.

  3. Submit through the official channel

    Carry evidence of the exemption basis and planned stay.

  4. After approval

    Apply for a visa extension or residence route before the exemption period ends if the traveller will remain longer.

After approval: prepare for your next step

For Visa-Exempt Entry with EASE Pre-Registration, use the actual decision and the issuing authority’s instructions to establish what has been granted. A successful application, permission to enter, permission to work and a residence document are not interchangeable.

  1. 1. Check the decision. Confirm the name, passport, status granted, start date and any next action. Resolve an error with the authority before relying on the document for travel or employment.
  2. 2. Establish the travel step. Read any entry window, activation, collection or in-country registration instruction. For an extension or change of status, do not assume leaving the country is required or safe while a further step remains pending.
  3. 3. Confirm what you may do. Check whether employment, self-employment, remote work or study is permitted under the status granted. Do not infer unrestricted work rights from the absence of an employer sponsor.
  4. 4. Organise the household. Check each accompanying person’s permission separately, then arrange healthcare, accommodation, access to money and the relevant local registrations. A tax number or bank account does not by itself prove a right to work.
  5. 5. Keep the ongoing conditions visible. Record the actual expiry, renewal process, permitted absences and any duty to report changes. An initial grant does not automatically establish permanent residence or citizenship.
Official Visa-Exempt Entry with EASE Pre-Registration instructionsBuild my moving plan for this routeMoving to Cabo Verde

Plan the practical side of your stay

Once you have checked the official route, you can prepare for day-to-day life in Cabo Verde. These optional services are separate from the application and do not establish visa eligibility.

Official application links

Where to actually go next

Government links only

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.

  1. Official guidanceApplicant
    Use official Visa-Exempt Entry with EASE Pre-Registration route page ↗

    Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Visa-Exempt Entry with EASE Pre-Registration.

    Portal Unico, Government of Cabo Verde · verified

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Frequently asked questions

Does visa exemption remove the EASE requirement?+

No. GOV.CV says citizens of visa-exempt countries should complete travel pre-registration and pay the security tax on the EASE site.

Can visa-exempt travellers stay indefinitely?+

Usually no. GOV.CV lists limited exemption periods for many nationality groups, although people born in Cabo Verde and qualifying spouses or descendants are described differently when they prove the link.

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How we verified this

We check every figure on this page against the primary government source, record the date it was last checked, and re-check it on a regular schedule. Rules change, so always confirm time-sensitive details with the official source before you rely on them. Visa Atlas is an information-only publication and does not give legal advice.

Primary source: Portal Unico, Government of Cabo Verde

Last checked: 27 June 2026

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