Cape Verde visa for Cuban citizens

The journey from Cuba to the island nation of Cape Verde, while requiring considerable transit across the Atlantic, is facilitated by a straightforward visa-on-arrival process for Cuban citizens seeking a tourist stay of up to 30 days. This offers a unique opportunity to explore a fellow Atlantic archipelago, where a distinct blend of African and Portuguese influences mirrors, yet contrasts with, Cuba's own vibrant cultural tapestry. Travelers should prepare for several flight connections, often necessitating a stopover in Europe, and plan for currency exchange to the Cape Verdean Escudo upon landing. Experiencing the linguistic mosaic of Portuguese and local Creole, so distinct from Caribbean Spanish, further enriches the adventure for Cuban visitors.

Visa on arrival30d stay· verified 2026-05-27

Entry requirements

Passport validity
6+ months
Yellow fever cert.
Required

Visa options

TransitTraffic Visa (Transit)
4d
Apply
TouristTourism Visa
90dvalid 2mo
Apply
OtherTemporary Visa (Ordinary)
180dvalid 6mo
Apply
OtherTemporary Visa (Multiple Entry)
90dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply
WorkResidence Visa
180d
Apply

Fee 25 EUR. At Sal, Boa Vista, São Vicente, Santiago airports. Register online 5 days prior. Airport security fee CVE 3400.

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