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title: Cape Verde visa for citizens of Iceland
description: Citizens of Iceland can visit Cape Verde without a visa for up to 30 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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lastModified: 2026-09-05
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# Cape Verde visa for citizens of Iceland

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

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa-free · Tourist (30 days)
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **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:** Recommended: ~5,000 CVE (~€45) per day of stay

## How to apply

1. **Arrival at Cape Verde airport** — Go through immigration at Amílcar Cabral International Airport or Nelson Mandela International Airport with passport, return ticket, and accommodation confirmation.
2. **Passport stamping** — Officer stamps passport with a 30-day entry; process takes 5–10 minutes.
3. **Departure from Cape Verde** — Pass through passport control; ensure you have not overstayed the 30-day limit.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from entry date.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Cape Verde; routinely checked at immigration.
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel, optional): Hotel booking or host invitation; may be asked by border officers.
- **Proof of funds** (Financial, optional): Bank statement or credit card showing sufficient funds (~€45/day); rarely asked.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** ~5,000 CVE (~€45) per day
- Bank statement
- Credit card with available limit

Proof of funds is recommended but rarely requested.

## Good to know

- Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from entry date; strictly enforced by airlines and immigration.
- Overstaying the 30-day visa-free period can result in fines, deportation, and a ban from re-entering Cape Verde.
- The visa-free stay is not extendable; apply for a visa before travel if you need to stay longer.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient funds** — Carry proof of funds (bank statement or credit card) showing at least ~€45 per day of stay.
- **No return ticket** — Have a printed or digital onward/return ticket ready before arrival.
- **Unconfirmed accommodation** — Carry a hotel booking confirmation or host invitation with contact details.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Iceland can visit Cape Verde without a visa for up to 30 days. Visa type: Visa-free · Tourist (30 days).

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

Up to 30 days without a visa.

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

Valid passport; Return or onward ticket; Proof of accommodation; Proof of funds.

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

At least 6 months.

## Sources

- Cape Verde entry requirements for Iceland passport holders (entrybrief.com, third-party site)
- Cabo Verde Visa Requirements for Icelander citizens in 2026 (visarequirements.info, third-party site)
- Cape Verde visa requirements for Icelandic citizens - Embassies (embassies.net, third-party site)

## More

- [Cape Verde visa for every passport](/visa/cape-verde)
- [Every destination for Iceland passport holders](/visa/passport/iceland)