El Salvador → Cape Verde
El Salvador 
Cape VerdeCape Verde visa requirements for El Salvador citizens (2026)
Visa on arrival. El Salvador 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 El Salvador 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 El Salvador passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 108 destinations in our dataset.
Sources and last checked
| What | Official source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Requirement & allowed stay | Open passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026) | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Official portal | Cabo Verde EASE pre-registration | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Independent official overview | UK FCDO, Cape Verde entry requirements | 22 Oct 2026 |
The Visa and Trips editorial team checks these sources every week. See our editorial and verification policy.
Frequently asked questions
Do El Salvador citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?
El Salvador 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 El Salvador 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 El Salvador 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.