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title: Cape Verde visa for citizens of Canada
description: Citizens of Canada can visit Cape Verde without a visa for up to 30 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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# Cape Verde visa for citizens of Canada

Citizens of Canada can visit Cape Verde without a visa for up to 30 days.

*Not yet verified · last checked 2026-08-16. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

> Our latest check could not confirm these details against an official source, or found a conflict. Treat them as a starting point and confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you book.

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa-free entry (with mandatory online registration)
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Government fee:** No visa fee
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Sufficient funds for stay

## How to apply

1. **Check passport validity** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months from date of entry.
2. **Complete online registration** — Fill the mandatory registration form on the official Cabo Verde travel registration platform at least 5 days before your flight.
3. **Receive confirmation** — Upon successful registration, receive a confirmation email or QR code.
4. **Prepare travel documents** — Gather passport, proof of onward ticket, accommodation, and funds.
5. **Travel to Cabo Verde** — Present passport and registration confirmation (printed or electronic) at border control on arrival.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid Canadian passport** (Identity): With at least 6 months validity beyond intended stay
- **Completed online registration form** (Supporting): Must register at least 5 days before arrival
- **Proof of onward/return flight** (Travel): Confirmed ticket leaving Cabo Verde
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Bank statement or cash sufficient for stay
- **Accommodation proof** (Travel): Hotel reservation or letter of invitation

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Not specified
- Bank statement
- Cash

Sufficient funds to cover stay expected, amount not quantified.

## Good to know

- Registration must be completed at least 5 days before arrival – last-minute registration is not permitted.
- Failure to register may result in denial of entry.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Renew passport before travel.
- **Incomplete or incorrect online registration** — Double-check all details and submit well in advance.
- **No proof of onward/return ticket** — Ensure you have a confirmed flight out of Cabo Verde.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Canada need a visa for Cape Verde?

Citizens of Canada can visit Cape Verde without a visa for up to 30 days. Visa type: Visa-free entry (with mandatory online registration).

### How long can citizens of Canada stay in Cape Verde?

Up to 30 days without a visa.

### What documents do citizens of Canada need for Cape Verde?

Valid Canadian passport; Completed online registration form; Proof of onward/return flight; Proof of sufficient funds; Accommodation proof.

### How long must my passport be valid for Cape Verde?

At least 6 months.

## Sources

- [Traveller entry requirements - Travel.gc.ca](https://travel.gc.ca/returning/entry-requirements)
- [What you need to enter Canada - Canada.ca](https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/entry-requirements-country.html)
- Visa Requirements for Canadian Citizens - visabeat.com (visabeat.com, third-party site)

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- [Cape Verde visa for every passport](/visa/cape-verde)
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