South Korea → Cape Verde
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Cape VerdeCape Verde visa requirements for South Korea citizens (2026)
Visa on arrival. South Korea 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 South Korea 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)
Easier alternatives for South Korea passport holders
Popular destinations with simpler entry for the South Korea passport than Cape Verde, easiest first. Only rules we have verified against an official source are listed.
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 South Korea passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 151 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 South Korea citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?
South Korea 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 South Korea 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 South Korea 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.