Cape Verde Visa for Chinese Citizens
Chinese Citizens need a visa for Cape Verde, arranged before departure. Cape Verde withdrew visa on arrival for 96 nationalities on 1 January 2026, so turning up at the airport expecting to buy one no longer works. The route now is the government's EASE portal, which issues an e-visa costing around 33 US dollars in three to five working days and permits a 30 day stay; an embassy visa takes two to fifteen working days instead. Flights arrive at Praia and Sal. China lost visa on arrival on 1 January 2026 alongside 95 other countries. Chinese-funded construction is visible across Praia, and the practical effect for travellers is that Mandarin is more useful in the capital than anywhere else in the archipelago.
Visa At a Glance
- Visa Type
- e-Visa (EASE)
- Best Option
- EASE e-visa, applied for at least two weeks before departure
- Cost
- $33
- Processing
- 3-5 days
- Validity
- 30 days
- Entries
- Single
E-Visa Application
RecommendedCost
$33
Processing
3 to 5 working days
Stay Permitted
30 days
Entries
Single
How to Apply for E-Visa
Apply on ease.gov.cv at least two weeks before you fly
Give the flight details for your arrival into Praia
Pay the visa fee and the airport security tax together
Carry the approval offline; airlines check it at the gate
Requirements
E-Visa Documents
- Passport valid six months beyond arrival
- Digital passport photograph
- Confirmed return ticket
- Accommodation for at least the first night
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?
Yes. Since 1 January 2026 Chinese Citizens must hold a visa before boarding. The EASE e-visa costs around 33 US dollars, takes three to five working days and permits a 30 day stay. Visa on arrival is no longer available to this nationality.
Can Chinese travellers still get a visa on arrival in Cape Verde?
No. That option ended on 1 January 2026 when Cape Verde withdrew visa on arrival for 96 countries. Arriving without an approved visa means refusal of entry and a return on the inbound aircraft, and airlines increasingly check before boarding.
How do Chinese citizens apply for a Cape Verde visa?
Cape Verde has an embassy in Beijing, and China maintains a substantial mission in Praia reflecting long-standing infrastructure ties.
How do Chinese travellers get to Cape Verde?
Routings run through Lisbon on TAP from Beijing, Shanghai or Guangzhou, or through Addis Ababa and Dakar on Ethiopian Airlines. Both involve at least one long layover.
What does it cost in total?
Around 33 US dollars for the e-visa plus the airport security tax of 3,400 escudos, about 34 dollars, which every air arrival pays. Budget roughly 67 dollars per person. The full process is set out on our Cape Verde visa page.
Visa Requirements for Chinese Citizens in Other Countries
Planning a multi-country trip? Check the requirements for your other destinations.