Cabo Verde has officially released a comprehensive list of 67 countries whose citizens are eligible for visa-free entry under bilateral and multilateral agreements. The Atlantic archipelago's new policy, based on current legislation, permits stays ranging from 30 to 180 days depending on nationality. Nigerian passport holders can stay for up to 90 days without a visa, but must pre-register on the EASE portal before travelling. Citizens wishing to stay beyond the visa-free period must apply at the nearest Cabo Verdean embassy or consular post before departure.
African Countries on the Visa-Free List
Nigeria is included, with Nigerian citizens allowed to stay up to 90 days. Other West African nations with the same 90-day allowance include Ghana, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Ivory Coast, Gambia, Guinea, Liberia, Togo, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger. Angola, Guinea-Bissau, and Mozambique receive the most generous terms, each qualifying for stays of up to 180 days. South Africa is also included but limited to 30 days.
Pre-Travel Requirements
All eligible visitors must pre-register through Cabo Verde's EASE portal before their trip. Where applicable, travellers must also pay the Airport Security Tax (TSA) no later than five days before arriving. Failure to complete these steps could complicate entry even for citizens of visa-exempt countries.
Full List of 67 Visa-Free Countries and Permitted Durations
- Andorra (30 days)
- Angola (180 days)
- Austria (30 days)
- Belgium (30 days)
- Benin (90 days)
- Brazil (30 days)
- Bulgaria (30 days)
- Burkina Faso (90 days)
- Canada (30 days)
- China (30 days)
- Croatia (30 days)
- Cuba (duration of mission)
- Cyprus (30 days)
- Czech Republic (30 days)
- Denmark (30 days)
- Estonia (30 days)
- Finland (30 days)
- France (30 days)
- Gambia (90 days)
- Germany (30 days)
- Ghana (90 days)
- Greece (30 days)
- Guinea (90 days)
- Guinea-Bissau (180 days)
- Hong Kong (30 days)
- Hungary (30 days)
- Iceland (30 days)
- Ireland (30 days)
- Italy (30 days)
- Ivory Coast (90 days)
- Latvia (30 days)
- Liberia (90 days)
- Liechtenstein (30 days)
- Lithuania (30 days)
- Luxembourg (30 days)
- Macau (90 days)
- Mali (90 days)
- Malta (30 days)
- Monaco (30 days)
- Morocco (30 days)
- Mozambique (180 days)
- Netherlands (30 days)
- Niger (90 days)
- Nigeria (90 days)
- Norway (30 days)
- Poland (30 days)
- Portugal (30 days)
- Romania (30 days)
- Russia (60 days)
- San Marino (30 days)
- São Tomé and Príncipe (60 days)
- Senegal (90 days)
- Sierra Leone (90 days)
- Singapore (30 days)
- Slovakia (30 days)
- Slovenia (30 days)
- South Africa (30 days)
- South Korea (90 days)
- Spain (30 days)
- Sweden (30 days)
- Switzerland (30 days)
- Timor-Leste (30 days)
- Togo (90 days)
- Ukraine (180 days)
- United Kingdom (30 days)
- United States of America (30 days)
- Vatican City (30 days)
Extension Beyond Visa-Free Period
Citizens who intend to remain beyond the permitted window must contact the nearest Cabo Verdean embassy or consular post to apply for the appropriate visa before or during their stay.
Background: End of Visa-on-Arrival Programme
Legit.ng earlier reported that Cape Verde ended its visa-on-arrival programme for citizens of 96 countries, including Nigeria, under Decree-Law No. 13/2025 and Decree No. 244/GMAI/2025. The new regulations abolished both the visa-on-arrival system and the EASE digital entry platform for affected nationalities. Eligible travellers must now obtain a visa from a Cape Verdean embassy or consulate before travel.
