As a foreign national, you do not need to apply for a conventional visa to visit Cape Verde, provided your stay does not exceed 30 days. The Cape Verdean authorities do, however, require all travellers to Cape Verde to make an online declaration a few days before arrival, using the EASE form, regardless of nationality. This form is similar to an e-visa, and will allow you to visit Cape Verde for a maximum of 30 days.
To benefit from the advantages of your EASE, you must arrive in Cape Verde by air at one of the following 4 international airports:Nelson Mandela International Airport in Praia,Amilcar Cabral International Airport in Sal,Cesaria Evora International Airport in Sao Vicente orRabil International Airport in Boa Vista.
Do I need an EASE to travel to Cape Verde?
Do I need an EASE to travel to Cape Verde?An EASE is required to enter Cape Verde. The only way to be exempted is if one of your parents or your spouse has Cape Verdean nationality. If you had Cape Verdean nationality at birth, you can also be exempted from EASE, in return for providing the Cape Verdean authorities with a birth certificate attesting to your dual nationality. The EASE pre-registration process is not compulsory for children under the age of two, for Cape Verdean passport holders and their children under the age of 18 and their spouses, for passengers of Cape Verdean origin, for foreign nationals established in Cape Verde with resident status, or in certain special cases, such as official travel, flights diverted due to technical or weather problems, or transit situations.
If you wish to visit Cape Verde for more than 30 days, you must apply for a standard visa at a Cape Verdean embassy, in France or elsewhere, depending on your country of residence.
How do I get an EASE for Cape Verde?
The online EASE pre-registration procedure is compulsory to enter Cape Verde. It is generally advisable to apply online for pre-registration at least 5 days before your arrival in Cape Verde, to be sure of obtaining your EASE for Cape Verde on time.
There are several steps to obtaining an EASE for Cape Verde. It is important to follow each step of the online pre-registration procedure to ensure that it runs smoothly. Start by preparing the supporting documents needed to complete the procedure. Simply scan the first page of your passport and send us a copy of your flight tickets. The scanned page of your passport contains essential identification information, such as your date of birth and passport number. All the required information must also be legible on the scan provided.
You will then need to fill in your EASE application form, indicating in particular the reason for your stay in Cape Verde (tourism, business or study), your place of arrival (at one of the 4 international airports where EASE is accepted), your flight number for your arrival in Cape Verde, and your place of accommodation during your stay (name of first hotel, address and telephone number).
Once you've completed the application form, you'll be able to pay the mandatory airport security fee of 3,400 CVE(€31). Payment is made directly online by bank transfer. All that's left to do is retrieve your EASE from your mailbox and check that it matches your application. For your convenience, we recommend that you print out your EASE for Cape Verde.
What are the pre-registration formalities for obtaining an EASE for Cape Verde?
To obtain your EASE for Cape Verde, you will be asked to provide an approved visa agency with certain supporting documents, enabling them to complete the EASE form. You'll need to present a scan of the first page of your passport, which must be valid for at least 2 months beyond the expiry date of your EASE. You'll also need to provide your flight details.
The pre-registration formalities to benefit from an EASE for Cape Verde include entering your passport details, entering the details of your stay in Cape Verde, and finally taking into account information relating to booked flights, planned travel dates or planned accommodation (in a hotel, with family or friends).
How long does it take to obtain an EASE for Cape Verde, and how long is it valid?
The average processing time for an EASE application for Cape Verde is around 48 hours, but some applications can take between 2 and 5 days depending on the number of applications processed by the Cape Verdean authorities. We therefore advise you to apply for an EASE for Cape Verde at least 5 days before your arrival in Cape Verde, so that you can be sure of obtaining your EASE on time.
The EASE for Cape Verde is valid for 30 days from the date of issue. This means you can enter Cape Verde for a maximum of 30 days, with a single entry. If you leave the Cape Verde archipelago before your EASE expires, and wish to return immediately afterwards, you will need to apply for a new EASE.
How much does an EASE cost in Cape Verde?
The airport tax included in an EASE to Cape Verde is 3,400 Cape Verde escudos. This amount must be paid during the online pre-registration procedure. In addition to this compulsory fee, you'll need to add an agency fee, which depends on the accredited visa agency you choose to work with. Pre-registration for Cape Verde generally costs €31, excluding service charges.
