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Cape Verde visa requirements for Barbados citizens (2026)

Visa on arrival. Barbados passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Cape Verde. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.

Visa on arrival, no advance application needed.

VTBy the Visa and Trips editorial teamLast updated

Cape Verde entry requirements for Barbados citizens

Requirement
Visa on arrival
Allowed stay
Per visa terms

What to bring to Cape Verde

  • Passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page
  • Visa-on-arrival fee (cash in USD/EUR or card, check which)
  • Return or onward ticket
  • Hotel booking or host address
  • Passport photo (some border posts ask for one)

Cape Verde at a glance for travellers

  • 198 of 198 passports can enter Cape Verde without a visa (visa-free, visa on arrival or an ETA).
  • The Barbados passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 133 destinations in our dataset.

Sources and last checked

WhatOfficial sourceChecked
Requirement & allowed stayOpen passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026)17 Feb 2026
Official portalCabo Verde EASE pre-registration23 Oct 2026
Independent official overviewUK FCDO, Cape Verde entry requirements22 Oct 2026

The Visa and Trips editorial team checks these sources every week. See our editorial and verification policy.

Frequently asked questions

Do Barbados citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?

Barbados passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Cape Verde. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.

What documents do Barbados passport holders need for Cape Verde?

Passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page; Visa-on-arrival fee (cash in USD/EUR or card, check which); Return or onward ticket; Hotel booking or host address; Passport photo (some border posts ask for one).

Do Barbados passport holders need to apply for anything before travelling to Cape Verde?

No advance visa application is needed for a tourist visit. The visa is issued at the border on arrival.