Dutch Citizens Visiting Cape Verde
Visa requirements, entry rules, and travel information for 2026
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Visa not required
Dutch passport holders can enter Cape Verde without obtaining a visa in advance.
📋 Required Documents
🛂 Valid passport — minimum 6 months validity beyond your stay
📷 Recent passport-sized photos (white background, last 6 months)
✈️ Round-trip flight itinerary or confirmed booking
🏨 Proof of accommodation (hotel booking, Airbnb, or host invitation)
💳 Proof of sufficient funds (bank statements, last 3 months)
🏥 Travel health insurance (minimum €30,000 coverage recommended)
💼 Proof of employment, business registration, or student enrollment
⚠️ Requirements vary. Always verify with the official Cape Verde embassy before applying.
✈️ How to Enter Cape Verde
- 1 Check your passport validityEnsure your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned stay in Cape Verde.
- 2 Book your flights and accommodationHave your return ticket and accommodation confirmed before departure.
- 3 Prepare your documentsCarry proof of funds, accommodation, and onward travel. Border officials may ask to see these.
- 4 Arrive and enjoyPresent your passport at immigration. Confirm the duration of your permitted stay with border officials.
Cape Verde — Quick Facts
Cape Verde or Cabo Verde, officially the Republic of Cabo Verde, is an island country and archipelagic state in the central Atlantic Ocean off the coast of West Africa. It consists of ten volcanic islands with a combined land area of about 4,033 square kilometres (1,557 sq mi).
🏛️ Capital
Praia
💱 Currency
Cape Verdean escudo (CVE)
📞 Dial Code
++238
🗣️ Language
Portuguese
⚠️ Visa information is sourced from Wikipedia and may not reflect recent policy changes. Always verify requirements with the official embassy or government website before travel.