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Do British citizens need a visa for Cabo Verde?

By the Visa Almanac editorial teamChange logUpdated 5 Nov 2026

In brief

No. British passport holders can visit Cabo Verde visa-free for up to 30 days.

Cabo Verde visa-free stay for British citizens: up to 30 days. Official rule. Source: Direção de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras (DEF), Cabo Verde, checked .

Cabo Verde entry fee for British citizens: The airport security fee (TSA) for international arrivals is CVE 3,400 (EUR 30.83), paid on the pre-registration platform; children under two are exempt. EUR 30.83 ≈ GBP 26 at the ECB rate of . Official fee. Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cabo Verde, checked .

Conditions: EASE pre-registration at www.ease.gov.cv, preferably 5 days before departure.

PAÍSES CUJOS NACIONAIS ESTÃO ISENTOS DE VISTO PARA CABO VERDEIn English: Countries whose nationals are exempt from a visa for Cabo Verde (ordinary passport, limit 30 dias: EU states, Andorra, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, San Marino, Switzerland, UK, Vatican under Resolução n.º 134/2018; Brazil, Canada, USA under Resolução n.º 8/2020; Hong Kong; Singapore).Direção de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras (DEF), Cabo Verde

Checked 5 Nov 2026Source: Direção de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras (DEF), Cabo VerdeReport a change

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ContentsIn brief
  1. In brief
  2. At a glance
  3. Do British citizens need a visa?
  4. Fee
  5. Processing time
  6. Documents
  7. What changed
  8. FAQ
  9. Sources

At a glance

AccessVisa-free · 30 daysEASE pre-registration at www.ease.gov.cv, preferably 5 days before departure
StayUp to 30 days
Validity and entriesNot stated by the official source
Official feeThe airport security fee (TSA) for international arrivals is CVE 3,400 (EUR 30.83), paid on the pre-registration platform; children under two are exempt.2
Official processingNothing to apply for
Where to applyNothing to apply for to visit visa-free

Do British citizens need a visa for Cabo Verde?

Direção de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras (DEF), Cabo Verde lists the UK among the countries whose nationals can visit without a visa. Stay: 30 days. Conditions: EASE pre-registration at www.ease.gov.cv, preferably 5 days before departure.

“PAÍSES CUJOS NACIONAIS ESTÃO ISENTOS DE VISTO PARA CABO VERDE”

In English: “Countries whose nationals are exempt from a visa for Cabo Verde (ordinary passport, limit 30 dias: EU states, Andorra, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, San Marino, Switzerland, UK, Vatican under Resolução n.º 134/2018; Brazil, Canada, USA under Resolução n.º 8/2020; Hong Kong; Singapore).”

Direção de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras (DEF), Cabo Verde · checked

Conditions and exceptions

  • British passport holders can stay up to 30 days without a visa.

    PAÍSES CUJOS NACIONAIS ESTÃO ISENTOS DE VISTO PARA CABO VERDE ... Reino Unido da Grã-Bretanha Passaporte Diplomático, Passaporte de Serviço, Passaporte Ordinário 30 dias Resolução n.º 134/2018, de 28 de dezembroIn English: Countries whose nationals are exempt from a visa for Cabo Verde ... United Kingdom of Great Britain | Diplomatic, service and ordinary passports | 30 days | Resolution No. 134/2018 of 28 DecemberDireção de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras (DEF), Cabo Verde · checked

Fee

No visa is needed, but visitors pay an entry fee:

These are government fees as the official sources state them. Agencies add their own service fees; those are not visa fees, and we don't list them.

Processing time

Nothing to apply for to visit visa-free for up to 30 days. For visas, the official sources we read state no processing time.

Documents and entry checks

What changed

  1. Pre-register at least 5 days before arrival: since 1 July 2026 travellers who have not done so pay double the TSA at the border. UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office · checked
  2. Checked against the official sources on this page: the rule above still holds.

FAQ

Is Cabo Verde visa-free for British citizens now?

Yes: visa-free for up to 30 days. Conditions: EASE pre-registration at www.ease.gov.cv, preferably 5 days before departure. Checked on 5 Nov 2026 against Direção de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras (DEF), Cabo Verde.

How much does a Cabo Verde visa cost for British citizens?

No visa is needed, but visitors pay an entry fee. The airport security fee (TSA) for international arrivals is CVE 3,400 (EUR 30.83), paid on the pre-registration platform; children under two are exempt.

Can I get a Cabo Verde visa in 7 days?

There is nothing to apply for to visit visa-free for up to 30 days. The official sources we read state no processing time.

Sources

Official sources only. Each was checked on the date shown.

  1. Direção de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras (DEF), Cabo Verde: entry rule and entry conditionsfiles.zetesft.com · checked
  2. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cabo Verde (Consular Portal): documents and feesportalconsular.mnec.gov.cv · checked
  3. UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (GOV.UK foreign travel advice): changesgov.uk · checked
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