Kenya to Cabo Verde visa requirements
Kenyan passport holders should expect to obtain a Cape Verde (Cabo Verde) tourist visa (where required) and complete EASE pre-registration/TSA payment before travel.
Last verified: 2026-02-05
At a glance
What Kenya travellers need to know
If you hold a Kenya passport and plan to visit Cabo Verde for tourism, current guidance indicates you need visa on arrival.
Kenyan passport holders should expect to obtain a Cape Verde (Cabo Verde) tourist visa (where required) and complete EASE pre-registration/TSA payment before travel.
Typical stay guidance: The Consular Portal describes the tourism visa as allowing a stay of 90 days (extendable). Final admission and length of stay are decided by border authorities.
Passport rule: Passport valid for at least 6 months at the time of stay.
Always confirm the exact visa procedure for Kenyan citizens (and whether a visa must be obtained before departure) with official Cabo Verde sources/consular services and your airline before booking.
Rules change. Cross-check the official sources listed below and your airline’s document checks before you fly from Kenya to Cabo Verde.
Entry requirements
- Cabo Verde’s Consular Portal notes that foreign citizens generally need a visa, and that visa-exempt nationalities are listed separately.
- The Consular Portal also notes that citizens residing in countries where Cabo Verde has no diplomatic representation can apply for visas upon entry at the borders.
- All travelers (including visa-exempt travelers) are subject to pre-registration and TSA payment via the EASE platform; travelers without proof of pre-registration may be processed on arrival and may need to purchase the tourist visa where applicable.
Stay
The Consular Portal describes the tourism visa as allowing a stay of 90 days (extendable). Final admission and length of stay are decided by border authorities.
Always confirm the exact visa procedure for Kenyan citizens (and whether a visa must be obtained before departure) with official Cabo Verde sources/consular services and your airline before booking.
How to prepare (Kenya → Cabo Verde)
- 1
Confirm Kenya passport holders still qualify for visa on arrival in Cabo Verde.
- 2
Prepare the VOA fee in the currency accepted at your arrival airport.
- 3
Pack passport photos, return ticket, hotel booking, and proof of funds.
- 4
Complete any arrival card or health form before landing when available.
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Keep the VOA receipt with your passport for the rest of your trip.
Documents checklist
- Valid Kenya passport (check validity rules above)
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation in Cabo Verde
- Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
- Travel insurance (recommended)
Frequently asked questions
Do Kenya citizens need a visa for Cabo Verde?
Based on Tsavaro’s last verification (2026-02-05), Kenya travellers need visa on arrival for tourism to Cabo Verde. Kenyan passport holders should expect to obtain a Cape Verde (Cabo Verde) tourist visa (where required) and complete EASE pre-registration/TSA payment before travel.
How long can I stay in Cabo Verde on a Kenya passport?
The Consular Portal describes the tourism visa as allowing a stay of 90 days (extendable). Final admission and length of stay are decided by border authorities.
What documents should Kenya travellers carry to Cabo Verde?
At minimum: a valid passport, return/onward ticket, accommodation proof, and funds. Check whether yellow fever or other health certificates apply to your route.
Where can I verify Cabo Verde entry rules officially?
Start with: Cabo Verde Consular Portal — Visas (general rule, visa-on-entry note, passport validity, visa types); Cabo Verde Consular Portal — FAQs (EASE pre-registration + TSA, and visa-exempt list link); Cabo Verde — List of visa-exempt countries (PDF). Requirements can change without notice.
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Sources
- Cabo Verde Consular Portal — Visas (general rule, visa-on-entry note, passport validity, visa types)
- Cabo Verde Consular Portal — FAQs (EASE pre-registration + TSA, and visa-exempt list link)
- Cabo Verde — List of visa-exempt countries (PDF)
- EASE (Efficient, Automatic and Safe Entry of Travellers) — official pre-registration site
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.