Cape Verde entry rules combine visa exemption, EASE pre-registration and the Airport Security Tax. This page separates those steps so travelers understand whether they need a visa before travel, an EASE confirmation, TSA payment proof, or a long-stay consular route.
The official EASE site states that, from 1 January 2026, nationals of listed countries must obtain entry, transit or airport-stopover visas before arrival. The Cape Verde consular portal also explains that visa exemptions and visa-required cases depend on nationality and document status.
Africa Tour Visa is a private assistance service. Official decisions are made by Cabo Verde authorities, airlines and border officers.
Jump to the part that matches your planning stage: eligibility, documents, payment, processing, arrival checks or common mistakes. This wording is tailored for the Cape Verde Visa and EASE Guide page for index.html.
Cape Verde entry planning has three separate layers: the visa rule, the EASE pre-registration process and the Airport Security Tax. The mistake many travelers make is treating EASE as an eVisa. It is not. EASE collects arrival information and supports TSA payment, while visa-required travelers still need the proper visa before they travel.
Many visitors from Europe, the United States, Canada and some other countries are commonly visa-exempt for short stays, often up to 30 days, but still prepare EASE and TSA unless exempt.
Travelers from listed countries must obtain entry, transit or airport-stopover visa approval before arrival under the 2026 rule shown on the official EASE site.
Work, study, residence and family reunification are not simple tourist entries. They need a consular or immigration route with stronger evidence.
The correct document set depends on nationality and trip purpose, but every traveler should be ready to prove identity, accommodation, return travel and sufficient funds.
| Item | Why it matters | Traveler guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Passport and identity | Confirms traveler identity and nationality. | Use the same passport for registration, visa submission, airline check-in and arrival. |
| EASE or visa proof | Shows the traveler used the correct route. | Print confirmation and save an offline PDF. |
| Accommodation or host evidence | Explains where the traveler will stay. | Use hotel booking, rental confirmation or host invitation with full address. |
| Return or onward ticket | Supports temporary stay or transit route. | Dates should match visa-free stay, visa validity or planned departure. |
| Funds and purpose evidence | Shows the traveler can support the visit and has a credible reason. | Carry bank card, cash plan, employer letter, invitation or tour documents. |
Start with the passport-country check. Then decide whether the traveler only needs EASE/TSA, needs a visa before arrival, or must use a long-stay route.
| Step | Action | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Confirm passport route | Check whether the passport is visa-exempt, visa-required or a special document. |
| 2 | Match the real purpose | Separate tourism, business, family visit, transit, work, study and residence. |
| 3 | Prepare evidence | Collect passport, lodging, tickets, funds, invitations and purpose documents. |
| 4 | Complete EASE or visa step | Use EASE for eligible short arrivals or a consular route for visa-required travelers. |
| 5 | Pay the correct charge | Separate TSA, visa fees and any private assistance fee. |
| 6 | Carry printed proof | Bring EASE, visa approval, tickets, lodging and funds evidence to the airport. |
The Airport Security Tax is commonly published around 3,400 CVE. Visa fees depend on nationality, route and consular rules, while private assistance fees are separate from government charges.
| Fee item | When it applies | Planning guidance |
|---|---|---|
| TSA airport security tax | Most international air arrivals unless exempt. | Verify the amount before payment and keep proof. |
| EASE support or registration handling | Visa-exempt short-stay travelers and some other arrivals. | Check passport and flight details before submission. |
| Consular visa fee | Visa-required, transit, work, study or residence cases. | Confirm the official fee with the embassy or consular process. |
| Correction cost | Wrong passport, date or flight details. | Review carefully before payment to avoid repeat submission. |
Airline staff and border officers may ask for printed proof. Keep the confirmation, passport, lodging evidence and onward ticket in hand luggage.
No. EASE is pre-registration and TSA handling, while visa-required travelers still need the correct Cape Verde visa before travel. This wording is tailored for the Cape Verde Visa and EASE Guide page for index.html.
Carry passport, EASE or visa evidence, accommodation, return or onward ticket, funds evidence and documents that match the purpose of travel. This wording is tailored for the Cape Verde Visa and EASE Guide page for index.html.
Complete EASE several days before departure where possible. Visa-required, work, study and residence routes should start earlier because consular review may take longer. This wording is tailored for the Cape Verde Visa and EASE Guide page for index.html.
No, short visitor entry and EASE do not authorize employment. Work, study and residence require the correct long-stay or permit route. This wording is tailored for the Cape Verde Visa and EASE Guide page for index.html.
No. Africa Tour Visa is a private assistance service. Official decisions are made by Cabo Verde authorities, airlines and border officers.
Check passport country, purpose, stay length, EASE requirement, TSA payment, visa route and arrival evidence before booking non-refundable travel.
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