Cabo Verde passport → Cuba
Do Cape Verdian citizens need a visa for Cuba?
Cape Verdian passport holders need an eVisa for Cuba for up to 90 days. You apply and pay online before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Apply on the official government portal and keep a printed copy of the approval.
- Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
- Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.
Cuba at a glance
- Capital
- Havana
- Currency
- Cuban convertible peso (CUC), Cuban peso (CUP)
- Languages
- Spanish
- Calling code
- +53
- Region
- Caribbean
Cuba for other passports
- Cabo VerdeeVisa90 days
IndiaeVisa
United StateseVisa90 days
United KingdomeVisa90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa-free90 days
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
PakistaneVisa
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaeVisa
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippineseVisa
Nearby in Caribbean for Cape Verdian passport holders
BahamasVisa-free90 days
BarbadosVisa-free90 days
DominicaVisa-free21 days
HaitiVisa-free90 days
Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesVisa-free30 days
Saint LuciaVisa on arrival42 days
Antigua and BarbudaeVisa
Saint Kitts and NeviseVisa
Common questions
Do Cape Verdian citizens need a visa for Cuba?
Cape Verdian passport holders need an eVisa for Cuba for up to 90 days. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can Cape Verdian citizens stay in Cuba?
Up to 90 days under the current evisa rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Cape Verdian citizens get a visa on arrival in Cuba?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Cape Verdian citizens visit without a visa?
63 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Cabo Verde passport ranks #66 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Cape Verdean citizens (edited 28 Mar 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Cuba before you travel.