Equatorial Guinea passport → Cabo Verde
Do Equatorial Guinean citizens need a visa for Cabo Verde?
Equatorial Guinean 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.
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
- Equatorial GuineaVisa 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 Equatorial Guinean passport holders
BeninVisa-free90 days
GambiaVisa-free90 days
GhanaVisa on arrival30 days
Guinea-BissauVisa on arrival90 days- NigeriaVisa on arrival90 days
SenegalVisa on arrival90 days
Burkina FasoeVisa
Côte d'IvoireeVisa
Common questions
Do Equatorial Guinean citizens need a visa for Cabo Verde?
Equatorial Guinean 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 Equatorial Guinean 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 Equatorial Guinean citizens visit without a visa?
52 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Equatorial Guinea passport ranks #75 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Equatorial Guinean citizens (edited 11 Apr 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.