Cabo Verde passport → Rwanda
Do Cape Verdian citizens need a visa for Rwanda?
Cape Verdian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Rwanda for up to 30 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
Sources differ on this route: another dataset lists it as visa-free (30 days). Confirm on the official website before you travel.
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.
Rwanda at a glance
- Capital
- Kigali
- Currency
- Rwandan franc (RWF)
- Languages
- English, French, Kinyarwanda
- Calling code
- +250
- Region
- Eastern Africa
Rwanda for other passports
- Cabo VerdeVisa on arrival30 days
IndiaVisa-free30 days
United StatesVisa on arrival30 days
United KingdomVisa-free30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival30 days
ChinaVisa on arrival30 days
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa-free30 days
BangladeshVisa-free30 days
Sri LankaVisa-free30 days
NepalVisa on arrival30 days
NigeriaVisa on arrival30 days
PhilippinesVisa-free90 days
Nearby in Eastern Africa for Cape Verdian passport holders
MauritiusVisa-free90 days
MozambiqueVisa-free90 days
ZambiaVisa-free90 days
BurundiVisa on arrival30 days
ComorosVisa on arrival45 days
EthiopiaVisa on arrival90 days
MadagascarVisa on arrival90 days
MalawiVisa on arrival30 days
Common questions
Do Cape Verdian citizens need a visa for Rwanda?
Cape Verdian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Rwanda for up to 30 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
How long can Cape Verdian citizens stay in Rwanda?
Up to 30 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
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 Rwanda before you travel.