Sri Lanka passport → Cabo Verde

Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Cabo Verde?

Visa required in advance

Sri Lankan passport holders need a visa for Cabo Verde, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

Heads-up: some sources list this route as visa on arrival.

What this means for your trip

Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

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Cabo Verde at a glance

Capital: Praia
Currency: Cape Verdean escudo (CVE)
Languages: Portuguese
Calling code: +238
Region: Western Africa

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Cabo Verde for other passports

IndiaVisa on arrival
United StatesVisa-free30 days
United KingdomVisa-free30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival30 days
ChinaVisa on arrival30 days
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa-free
PhilippinesVisa required

Nearby in Western Africa for Sri Lankan passport holders

GambiaVisa-free90 days
Guinea-BissauVisa on arrival90 days
LiberiaVisa on arrival90 days
Sierra LeoneVisa on arrival30 days
BenineVisa
Burkina FasoeVisa
Côte d'IvoireeVisa
GuineaeVisa90 days

Common questions

Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Cabo Verde?

Sri Lankan passport holders need a visa for Cabo Verde, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

How long can Sri Lankan citizens stay in Cabo Verde?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Sri Lankan citizens get a visa on arrival in Cabo Verde?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Sri Lankan citizens visit without a visa?

37 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Sri Lanka passport ranks #87 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.