Cabo Verdean visa for Rwandese citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Rwandese passport holders visiting Cape Verde for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Rwandese citizens to enter Cape Verde for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Cape Verde e-visa for Rwandese citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Cape Verde visa on arrival for Rwandese citizens | Eligible | |
Cape Verde tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Rwandese passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Cape Verde.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Cape Verde.
If you are looking for Cape Verde visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Rwanda, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Cape Verde nearest your place of residence.
- Addis Ababa: The Embassy of in Addis Ababa, ~ 1563.27 kilometers (971.37 mi) away from Kigali, Rwanda. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 2 hours 35 minutes).
- Luanda: The Embassy of in Luanda, ~ 1994.17 kilometers (1239.12 mi) away from Kigali, Rwanda. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 4 hours 35 minutes).
Cape Verde visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Cape Verde diplomatic mission offices to Rwanda for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Rwanda traveling to Cape Verde from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Rwanda) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Cape Verde & Rwanda comparison
Cape Verde's area is approximately 4,033 km2 (1,557 sq mi), while the area of Rwanda is approximately 24,670 km2 (9,525 sq mi). This means Rwanda is 6.12 times bigger than Cape Verde.
As of October 2025, Cape Verde's population is ~557361 people - 14,065,693 fewer people than the population of Rwanda.
We have highlighted Cape Verde & Rwanda’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Cape Verde | Rwanda | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 557,361 | 14,623,054 | 14.1 million fewer people live in Cape Verde than Rwanda |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 2 | 26 | Cape Verde has 24 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Rwanda. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 36 | 28 | Cape Verde passport holders can visit 8 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 19 | 27 | Cabo Verdean hosts 8 fewer foreign missions than Rwanda. |
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