Rwanda passport → Cabo Verde
Do Rwandan citizens need a visa for Cabo Verde?
Rwandan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Cabo Verde for up to 45 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
- RwandaVisa on arrival45 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 Rwandan passport holders
BeninVisa-free90 days
Côte d'IvoireVisa-free90 days
GhanaVisa-free60 days
GuineaVisa-free
SenegalVisa-free90 days
Guinea-BissauVisa on arrival90 days
MaliVisa on arrival90 days- NigeriaVisa on arrival90 days
Common questions
Do Rwandan citizens need a visa for Cabo Verde?
Rwandan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Cabo Verde for up to 45 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
How long can Rwandan citizens stay in Cabo Verde?
Up to 45 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
How many countries can Rwandan citizens visit without a visa?
62 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Rwanda passport ranks #67 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Rwandan 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 Cabo Verde before you travel.