Chad passport → Cabo Verde
Do Chadian citizens need a visa for Cabo Verde?
Visa on arrival
Chadian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Cabo Verde. 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.
Cabo Verde at a glance
- Capital
- Praia
- Currency
- Cape Verdean escudo (CVE)
- Languages
- Portuguese
- Calling code
- +238
- Region
- Western Africa
Cabo Verde for other passports
- ChadVisa on arrival
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 Chadian passport holders
BeninVisa-free90 days
Côte d'IvoireVisa-free90 days
GambiaVisa-free90 days
MaliVisa-free90 days
MauritaniaVisa-free90 days
NigerVisa-free90 days- NigeriaVisa-free90 days
GhanaVisa on arrival30 days
Common questions
Do Chadian citizens need a visa for Cabo Verde?
Chadian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Cabo Verde. You do not need to apply before you fly.
How long can Chadian citizens stay in Cabo Verde?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
How many countries can Chadian citizens visit without a visa?
53 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Chad passport ranks #74 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Chadian citizens (edited 25 Sept 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Cabo Verde before you travel.