🇳🇿 New Zealand passport 🇨🇻 Cabo Verde
Visa on arrival
Issued at the border when you land — nothing to apply for in advance
New Zealand passport holders do not need a visa in advance for Cabo Verde — a visa is issued on arrival at the border.
Our data doesn't record the permitted stay or fee for this route — check the official page before you travel.
Source: the open Passport Index dataset, with corrections checked against official government sites. How we source this · Report an error
Before you board
Check your passport's expiry date. We don't hold Cabo Verde's own validity rule. Many countries ask for six months beyond your stay, some for three, some only for the length of your trip — and airlines refuse boarding on it. See the six-month passport rule, then confirm with the official sources.
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Getting a visa on arrival for Cabo Verde
What this usually involves for a visa on arrival — not a checklist researched for New Zealand passport holders specifically. The official page has the exact list.
What you'll typically need 5 items
- Passport meeting the destination's validity rule (commonly six months beyond arrival)
- Completed arrival/VOA form (available on plane or at airport)
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation
- Cash for visa fee (check destination for accepted currencies)
Steps 4 steps
- Collect the Visa on Arrival form from the plane or airport counter
- Fill out the form and queue at the VOA desk
- Submit your documents and pay the visa fee
- Receive your visa stamp and proceed to immigration
About Cabo Verde
The Pearl of the Atlantic — year-round sunshine, Creole culture, and volcanic island adventures
- Capital
- Praia
- Currency
- Cape Verdean Escudo (Esc)
- Language
- Portuguese, Cape Verdean Creole
- Time zone
- CVT (UTC-1)
- Best time to visit
- November – June
Official sources
Always confirm with Cabo Verde's own government before you travel:
- Cabo Verde official visa information ↗ evisa.gov.cv
- Cabo Verde embassies & consulates ↗ mnec.gov.cv
Common questions
Do New Zealand citizens need a visa to visit Cabo Verde?
New Zealand passport holders do not need a visa in advance for Cabo Verde — a visa is issued on arrival at the border.
How long can New Zealand passport holders stay in Cabo Verde?
Our data doesn't record the permitted stay for this route. Check Cabo Verde's official visa information before you travel.
How much does a Cabo Verde visa cost for New Zealand citizens?
Our data doesn't record the fee for this route. Fees change often — check Cabo Verde's official visa information before you apply.
How long does it take to get a Cabo Verde visa?
Processing time: Issued on arrival (typically 15–60 minutes).
How long must my passport be valid to enter Cabo Verde?
We don't hold Cabo Verde's own passport-validity rule. Many countries ask for six months beyond your stay; some ask for less. Check before you travel.
Does Cabo Verde give visas to New Zealand citizens?
Yes — Cabo Verde issues New Zealand citizens a visa on arrival at the border or airport, so no embassy application is needed beforehand.
Where can New Zealand citizens find official Cabo Verde visa information?
On Cabo Verde's official site: https://evisa.gov.cv