Visa Requirements

Tourist Visa

1. A valid, signed US passport. The passport must have at least 6 months remaining after the completion of your stay in Cape Verde, and contain at least one blank visa page.
2. Fully completed and signed Cape Verde Visa Application
3. Passport photograph
4. Copy of round trip airline tickets or itinerary, or letter of confirmation from travel agent
5. International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever if arriving from an infected area within 5 Days.

Business Visa

1. A valid, signed US passport. The passport must have at least 6 months remaining after the completion of your stay in Cape Verde, and contain at least one blank visa page.
2. Fully completed and signed Cape Verde Visa Application
3. Passport photograph
4. Copy of round trip airline tickets or itinerary, or letter of confirmation from travel agent
5. A business letter of introduction and financial responsibility is required to be typed on your company letterhead and addressed to: Embassy of Cape Verde, Visa Section, Washington, DC. This letter must be signed by a company officer other than the traveler, and should:
   1. state the nature of business to be performed;
   2. include the name and address of the company to be visited;
   3. guarantee sufficient financial support during visit; and
   4. guarantee return transportation to the US for the applicant.
   5. International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever if arriving from an infected area within 5 Days.

Visa Information

The Cape Verde tourist or business visa is usually valid for multiple entries for up to five years after the first entry, provided the first entry is within three months of date of issue. Period of stay is not limited.

International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever must be presented on entry if arriving from an infected area.

Fees

In addition to the standard Iratex fees, the following consular fees apply:

$20.00 Per visa (Single Entry)

$40.00 per visa (Multiple Entries)