Cape Verde Visa for South Korean Citizens
South Korean 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. South Korea lost visa on arrival on 1 January 2026, ending an arrangement Korean travellers had used for years. Korean-language material on Cape Verde is scarce, and most of what exists online still describes the old airport visa.
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 South Korean citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?
Yes. Since 1 January 2026 South Korean 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 South Korean 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 South Korean citizens apply for a Cape Verde visa?
Cape Verde has no embassy in South Korea; the Tokyo mission covers the region and EASE handles most applications.
How do South Korean travellers get to Cape Verde?
Korean travellers route through Europe, generally Seoul to Paris, Frankfurt or Istanbul and onward to Lisbon for the TAP Atlantic leg. Journeys run to 24 hours or more.
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 South Korean Citizens in Other Countries
Planning a multi-country trip? Check the requirements for your other destinations.