Barbados passport → Cabo Verde

Do Barbadian citizens need a visa for Cabo Verde?

Visa on arrival30 days

Barbadian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Cabo Verde for up to 30 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.

What this means for your trip

Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.

Get trip-ready for Cabo Verde

Cabo Verde eSIMData the moment you land. Skip the SIM queue and roaming bills.See data plans →Things to do in Cabo VerdeTours, attraction passes and airport transfers, often cheaper booked ahead.Browse experiences →Flights to Cabo VerdeCompare hundreds of airlines and agencies in one search.Find cheap flights →Flight delayed or cancelled?You could be owed up to €600. Check your flight in two minutes.Check compensation →

Partner links: we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

Cabo Verde at a glance

Capital: Praia
Currency: Cape Verdean escudo (CVE)
Languages: Portuguese
Calling code: +238
Region: Western Africa

More about Cabo Verde →

Cabo Verde for other passports

BarbadosVisa on arrival30 days
IndiaVisa on arrival
United StatesVisa-free30 days
United KingdomVisa-free30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival30 days
ChinaVisa on arrival30 days
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa-free
PhilippinesVisa required

Nearby in Western Africa for Barbadian passport holders

GambiaVisa-free90 days
GhanaVisa-free60 days
Guinea-BissauVisa on arrival90 days
SenegalVisa on arrival30 days
Sierra LeoneVisa on arrival30 days
BenineVisa
Burkina FasoeVisa
GuineaeVisa90 days

Common questions

Do Barbadian citizens need a visa for Cabo Verde?

Barbadian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Cabo Verde for up to 30 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.

How long can Barbadian citizens stay in Cabo Verde?

Up to 30 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.

How many countries can Barbadian citizens visit without a visa?

140 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Barbados passport ranks #19 of 93 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.