Cape Verde Visa for Canadian Citizens
Canadian Citizens do not need a visa for Cape Verde. Entry is visa-free for up to 30 days, and the only formality is the airport security tax that every air arrival pays regardless of nationality: 3,400 escudos, about 34 US dollars, registered and paid through the EASE portal. Flights arrive at Praia and Sal. There is no reciprocal health agreement, and medical evacuation from Boa Vista, Fogo or Santo Antao to Praia or Europe is expensive. Insurance with evacuation cover matters more on this trip than the entry paperwork does.
Visa At a Glance
- Visa Type
- Visa-free entry
- Best Option
- No visa needed; register on EASE and pay the security tax
- Cost
- $34
- Processing
- 0-0 days
- Validity
- 30 days
- Entries
- Multiple within the permitted stay
Requirements
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?
No. Canadian Citizens enter visa-free for up to 30 days. The only requirement is EASE registration and the airport security tax of 3,400 escudos, about 34 US dollars, which applies to every air arrival whatever their nationality.
How long can Canadian citizens stay in Cape Verde?
Up to 30 days without a visa. Extensions of a similar length can be requested from immigration in Praia, Mindelo, Espargos or Sal Rei before the initial period runs out. Our Cape Verde visa page covers the extension process.
How do Canadian travellers get to Cape Verde?
Nothing flies direct from Canada. Routings go Toronto or Montreal to Lisbon on TAP and onward, or through a European hub onto a TUI or Neos charter into Sal, which usually means an overnight in Europe.
Is there a Cape Verde embassy to deal with?
Cape Verde covers Canada from its embassy in Washington DC, with an honorary consulate in Montreal.
What still has to be done before flying?
Register on the EASE portal and pay the security tax, ideally several days ahead rather than on the day. Keep the confirmation available offline: it is checked at departure and again on arrival.
Visa Requirements for Canadian Citizens in Other Countries
Planning a multi-country trip? Check the requirements for your other destinations.