Cabo Verde passport → United States
Do Cape Verdian citizens need a visa for the United States?
Cape Verdian passport holders need a visa for the United States, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
What this means for your trip
- Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
United States at a glance
- Capital
- Washington D.C.
- Currency
- United States dollar (USD)
- Languages
- English
- Calling code
- +1
- Region
- Northern America
US38.0°N · 97.0°WPhoto: This image or media was taken or created by Matt H. Wade. To · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsUnited States for other passports
- Cabo VerdeVisa required
IndiaVisa required
United KingdomeTA90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa required
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeeTA90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
CanadaVisa-free180 days
Nearby in Northern America for Cape Verdian passport holders
- CanadaVisa required
Common questions
Do Cape Verdian citizens need a visa for the United States?
Cape Verdian passport holders need a visa for the United States, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Cape Verdian citizens stay in the United States?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Cape Verdian citizens get a visa on arrival in the United States?
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 contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.