Cabo Verde 
South Africa Cabo Verde ordinary passport holders are listed by South Africa's Department of Home Affairs as visa-exempt for short stays (tourism), per the published visa exemption schedule.
Last verified: 2026-02-05
At a glance
Entry requirements
- South Africa's Department of Home Affairs publishes a visa exemption schedule; ordinary passport holders from some countries do not need a visa for short stays (subject to conditions).
- Even when visa-exempt, normal entry conditions still apply (passport validity, onward ticket, funds, and health rules where applicable).
Stay
DHA exemption schedule shows ordinary passport holders: 30 Days.
Passport
Passport/travel document valid for no less than 30 days after the expiry of the intended visit, with at least two unused pages for entry/departure endorsements.
Health — Yellow fever
Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if your journey starts in or passes through a yellow fever risk area.
Visa exemption status can change without notice; always confirm with DHA and your airline before travel. Different rules may apply for work/study/long stays.
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Sources
- South Africa Department of Home Affairs — Countries exempt from South African visas
- South Africa Department of Home Affairs — Applying for a South African Visa
- DIRCO (South Africa) — Countries exempt from visas (PDF)
Important
This tool is for guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date. Always confirm with official government sources and your airline before you travel.