Since November 4, 2026, new regulations have allowed nationals of 91 countries and territories to apply for a visa to Cape Verde online, without reinstating visas on arrival. At the same time, the country’s airport security fee has increased from 3,400 to 4,400 Cape Verdean escudos, approximately $44, with the new rate now reflected on the official EASE portal.
As of January 1, 2026, Cape Verde has ended the issuance of visas on arrival for nationals of 96 countries. Travelers affected by this measure must now obtain a visa before departure from a Cape Verdean embassy or consulate, as the EASE portal no longer allows online payment of visa-on-arrival fees.
ECOWAS is speeding up the introduction of ECOVISA, a single visa designed to simplify the entry of foreign travelers into the West African region. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is pursuing its commitment to the free movement of people with a significant step forward in the implementation
