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description: Citizens of Portugal 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 Portugal

Citizens of Portugal 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 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 (not normally checked but recommended to carry evidence).

## How to apply

1. **Check passport validity** — Ensure your Portuguese passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended stay.
2. **Complete online pre-registration (EASE)** — Visit https://www.ease.gov.cv/ and fill in the mandatory form at least 5 days before your trip.
3. **Receive registration confirmation** — You will receive a confirmation by email. Print or save it for presentation upon arrival.
4. **Prepare travel documents** — Ensure you have a valid passport, return ticket, and accommodation details.
5. **Travel to Cape Verde** — No visa is required for Portuguese citizens. The pre-registration is an online formality.
6. **Present confirmation on arrival** — Show the EASE confirmation and your passport at border control. You will be allowed to stay up to 30 days.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival.
- **Online pre-registration (EASE form)** (Travel): Must be submitted at least 5 days prior to arrival via https://www.ease.gov.cv/.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Cape Verde.
- **Accommodation booking** (Travel, optional): Hotel reservation or proof of address if staying with friends/family.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): Bank statement or cash (not always requested but advisable).
- **Travel insurance** (Supporting, optional): Not mandatory but recommended.

## Good to know

- The online registration must be completed at least 5 days before travel; late registrations may be rejected.
- Overstaying the 30-day visa-free limit can result in fines or deportation.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or late online registration** — Submit the EASE form at least 5 days before departure and double-check all details.
- **Passport not valid for 6 months beyond stay** — Renew passport if necessary before traveling.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Portugal 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 Portugal stay in Cape Verde?

Up to 30 days without a visa.

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

Valid passport; Online pre-registration (EASE form); Return or onward ticket; Accommodation booking; Proof of sufficient funds; Travel insurance.

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

At least 6 months.

## Sources

- [ease.gov.cv](https://www.ease.gov.cv/)

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