You need a visa for Cape Verde if you have a New Zealander passport

These visas exist for Cape Verde, but they cannot be applied for online with New Zealander nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.

Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Do New Zealander citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?

Yes. New Zealander citizens need a visa for Cape Verde. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

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What Cape Verde may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
Passport photo 35x45mm, white background
Hotel booking or accommodation confirmation
Return flight or onward travel itinerary
Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
Travel insurance covering medical expenses

Entry requirements for New Zealander travellers

These rules apply specifically to New Zealander passport holders entering Cape Verde as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

Required
Travelers require a passport valid for at least 6 months from the time of entry
Travelers need a valid passport to enter Cape Verde. The traveler's passport must remain valid for at least 6 months after the traveler arrives in Cape Verde.
Consular Portal of Cape Verde Last checked 2026-07-23
Recommended
Recommended vaccinations for Cape Verde
Travelers should consider: -Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccines; -Typhoid vaccine for visits to smaller cities or rural areas; -Routine vaccines including Measles. Additional vaccine recommendations may apply. Consult your healthcare provider and check the source for details.
CDC - Cape Verde Last checked 2026-07-23
Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Cape Verde
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Cape Verde.
Last checked 2026-07-23
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Cape Verde.
Last checked 2026-07-23
May be required
Transit visa may be required
International travelers don’t need a visa to transit through Cape Verde if they stay in the airport transit area. Visit the government site to check the permitted length of stay and other entry requirements.
Last checked 2026-07-23
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required for transit
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test when transiting through Cape Verde.
Last checked 2026-07-23

A look at Cape Verde

Santa Maria Beach — Cape Verde's most famous beach destination on Sal island
Mindelo Harbor — The cultural capital of Cape Verde and birthplace of morna music
Pico do Fogo — Cape Verde's active volcano rising 2,829 meters on Fogo island
Pedra de Lume — Historic salt crater offering unique floating experiences on Sal island