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You need a visa for Cape Verde if you have a Zambian passport

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

Travelling to Cape Verde Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Zambian 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 Zambian travellers

These rules apply specifically to Zambian 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

    Travelers need a visa to transit through Cape Verde. Travelers must obtain a paper or embassy visa from an embassy, consulate or visa center before traveling.

    • This visa requirement doesn't apply to: -Holders of a valid Cape Verde foreigner's residence permit (TRE) -Holders of a valid residence permit of EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, United Kingdom, San Marino, Switzerland, the Vatican City, Brazil, Canada, or United States that guarantees unconditional readmission -Cape Verde-born nationals who acquired foreign nationality, plus their spouses and children under 18 (with documentary proof); -Aircraft crew members.
    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

  • Pristine white sand beach with crystal clear turquoise waters at Santa Maria on Sal island
    Santa Maria Beach — Cape Verde's most famous beach destination on Sal island
  • Colorful colonial buildings and fishing boats in the harbor of Mindelo on Sao Vicente island
    Mindelo Harbor — The cultural capital of Cape Verde and birthplace of morna music
  • Dramatic volcanic crater of Pico do Fogo with traditional stone houses in the caldera
    Pico do Fogo — Cape Verde's active volcano rising 2,829 meters on Fogo island
  • Aerial view of salt flats and turquoise lagoons at Pedra de Lume crater on Sal island
    Pedra de Lume — Historic salt crater offering unique floating experiences on Sal island

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