Cypriot visa for Cabo Verdean citizens

A visa is REQUIRED for Cabo Verdean passport holders visiting Cyprus for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:

Visa requirements:

Visa type Purposes Visa requirements Allowed stay
Tourist visa For Cabo Verdean citizens to enter Cyprus for a short-term tourism purpose. Visa required N/A
Evisa Cyprus e-visa for Cabo Verdean citizens Not Available
Visa on arrival Cyprus visa on arrival for Cabo Verdean citizens Not Available

Cyprus tourist visa requirements:

  • Holding Cabo Verdean passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Cyprus.
  • Proof of onward travel (departure) from Cyprus.

If you are looking for Cyprus visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Cape Verde, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Cyprus nearest your place of residence.

  • Lisbon: The Embassy of in Lisbon, ~ 2813.03 kilometers (1747.94 mi) away from Praia, Cape Verde. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 59 minutes).
  • Madrid: The Embassy of in Madrid, ~ 3245.21 kilometers (2016.48 mi) away from Praia, Cape Verde. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 29 minutes).

Cyprus visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Cyprus diplomatic mission offices to Cape Verde for guidance)

Tourism Statistics Chart

The line chart shows the number of visitors from Cape Verde traveling to Cyprus from 2008 to 2018.

Year Number of visitors (Cape Verde) estimated Change (%)
2008 240 N/A
2009 214 -10.83%
2010 217 1.40%
2011 239 10.14%
2012 247 3.35%
2013 241 -2.43%
2014 244 1.24%
2015 266 9.02%
2016 319 19.92%
2017 365 14.42%
2018 394 7.95%

References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)

Cyprus & Cape Verde comparison

Cyprus's area is approximately 9,240 km2 (3,567 sq mi), while the area of Cape Verde is approximately 4,033 km2 (1,557 sq mi). This means Cape Verde is 2.29 times smaller than Cyprus.

As of November 2025, Cyprus's population is ~1.3 million people - 694,066 more people than the population of Cape Verde.

We have highlighted Cyprus & Cape Verde’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.

Cyprus Cape Verde Difference
Population (est 2025) 1,251,427 557,361 694066 more people live in Cyprus than Cape Verde
Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) 8 2 Cyprus has 6 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Cape Verde.
Travel freedom (2025) 136 36 Cyprus passport holders can visit 100 more countries and territories without a visa.
Number of foreign missions hosted 94 19 Cypriot hosts 75 more foreign missions than Cape Verde.

Frequently asked questions, answered

How many visitors from Cape Verde travel to Cyprus in one year?

The number of visitors from Cape Verde visiting Cyprus in 2018 was approximately 394.

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