Cape Verde Visa for US Citizens
US 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, Sal and Sao Vicente. Cape Verde is one of very few African countries Americans enter with no visa formality at all. Boston is worth knowing about for anyone with family ties: the diaspora connection runs deep enough that Kriolu is spoken in parts of New Bedford and Brockton.
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 American citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?
No. US 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 American 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 American travellers get to Cape Verde?
No nonstop service operates from the United States. TAP through Lisbon is the standard routing to Praia, Sal or Sao Vicente, roughly eleven hours in the air plus the layover.
Is there a Cape Verde embassy to deal with?
The Cape Verde embassy in Washington DC and the consulate in Boston serve US residents, the Boston post reflecting the large Cape Verdean American community in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
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 US Citizens in Other Countries
Planning a multi-country trip? Check the requirements for your other destinations.