Need some information on the visa process to Cape Verde for Nigerian passport holders or from a different country? Read below.

Cape Verde also known as Cabo Verde and officially known as the Republic of Cabo Verde, is an archipelago and small island country made up of 10 islands. Cape Verde is off the western coast of Senegal in the Atlantic Ocean and is a west African country.

The country is divided into two parts: The North and South islands. Praia is the island country’s capital and largest city with an area of 102.6 km². With a unique blend of African and European heritage, Cape Verde offers rich cultural diversity. The country’s main tourist destination is its beautiful beaches, which are home to a number of endemic species including the white sand beaches, coral reefs, and mangroves.

Do Nigerians Need a Visa to Visit Cape Verde?

No, Nigerians do not need to apply for a Cape Verde visa. Cape Verde and Nigeria are member countries in the ECOWAS agreement, thus exempting Nigerians from going through a long visa application process. However, Nigerians, along with 61 other nationalities, need to apply online for a pre-registration form called the EASE form.

Preregister online at least 5 days before your trip via the EASE online pre-registration form.

For Other Nationalities. Check Here to See if You Need a Visa

What is the EASE Online Pre-Registration Form?

The EASE online pre-registration form is a type of e-visa that is compulsory for visitors over two years old from any of the 61 countries that are exempt from the official visa process. Cape Verde’s mandatory airport security fee is included in the fee of the EASE online pre-registration form.

This form allows you to arrive at any of the four international airports in Cape Verde below;

• Sal
• Boa Viita
• Soa Vicente 
• Praia. 

Click on the link below to access the E. A. S. E online pre-registration form ;

https://www.ease.gov.cv/

note: some online sources have stated that Nigerians are having a bit of difficulty with getting the EASE form approved using the official link provided above. If you did not have a problem with the process, please let us know in the comments.

An alternative is to use private companies to help with the process;

iVisa or https://www.cap-vert.co/en/

Documents Required for the E. A. S. E Online Pre-Registration Form

• A valid passport
• Roundtrip ticket
• Local contact information (hotel, host, Airbnb, etc)

Cape Verde Visa Types

Cape Verde has three major types of visa and they are the;

• Tourist visa 
• Official, diplomatic, and courtesy visa
• Transit visa

TOURIST VISA: this is a temporary visa that allows you to stay in the country for up to six months. It is issued strictly for a visit or tour around Cape Verde. 

COURTESY/OFFICIAL/DIPLOMATIC VISA: allows multiple entries and a stay of 30 days. 

TRANSIT VISA: This visa is issued to foreigners traveling through Cape Verde to another country and it is only valid for a period of four days with a one-time extension. 

Why You Should Visit Cape Verde 

• Incredibly amazing mouthwatering cuisines. 
• Amazing hiking trails
• Beaches with white sand and clear waters
• Beautiful artworks, literature, and music
• Unique cultural heritage. 

Famous places to visit

You can never run out of beautiful places or spots to visit and watch the sunset while you are engulfed in the very embrace of nature. Places like the;

• Tropical carnival island
• Santa Luzia, an uninhabited island
• Volcanic Islands etc

Plus various fun and engaging outdoor activities

• Mountaineering 
• Hiking 
• Diving and snorkeling
• Surfing and a whole lot more. 

Best Ways to Fly to Cape Verde

Direct flights to Cape Verde are no longer available and flights from Nigeria require multiple stops.

The fastest and easiest way to get to Cape Verde is by flying from Lagos to Praia, Cape Verde with Asky with only 1 stop in Lome, and to arrive in less than 9 hours. If you plan to visit other islands in the country,

Another option is to fly with Air Peace from Lagos to Dakar, then book a flight to Praia.

To visit other islands in the country, the easiest way is to fly from Praia to other islands or get a ferry. Do note that ferries are delayed quite often, and it is more reliable to fly across.

For travelers not flying from Lagos, see below.

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My No 1 Safety Tip for Travel

There are some local travel insurance companies in Nigeria like AXA Mansard and Allianz Nigeria. I prefer to use international insurance companies in order to receive the same dollar value of the loss because the local companies reimburse in Naira, which is not so great with the ever-fluctuating currency.

My current preferred option is SafetyWings which goes as low as $11.27 for a 7 days trip when you visit any country but USA, which attracts a higher fee.

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