Eritrea to Cape Verde: Visa Requirements 2026

Entry Requirement — 2026
🇪🇷 Eritrea → 🇨🇻 Cape Verde
Visa on Arrival

Visa on arrival available. Duration set at immigration.

Eritrea passport holders are eligible for a visa on arrival in Cape Verde. The visa is issued at the border — no pre-application needed. Fees are typically payable in USD or local currency at the port of entry. Cost of living in Cape Verde runs about 6% higher than in Eritrea (index 44 vs 38, NYC=100).

Eritrea Passport Strength

12 Visa-free
23 Visa on arrival
59 e-Visa
104 Visa required

Entry Details — Cape Verde

Entry type
Visa on Arrival
A visa is issued at the border upon arrival — no pre-application needed.
Maximum stay
Varies — check destination
Per entry. Extension may be possible in-country.
Cost of living — Cape Verde
44.0
Index vs NYC=100 · Full data →
Income tax — Cape Verde
25%
Top marginal rate · All tax rates →
Digital nomad visa
Not available
No dedicated digital nomad visa programme.
Monthly budget (comfortable)
~$1,100/month
Estimated for a single expat · Budget tool →

Other Africa Destinations — Eritrea Passport

🇩🇿AlgeriaVisa Required 🇦🇴AngolaVisa Required 🇧🇯BeninVisa Free 🇧🇼Botswanae-Visa 🇧🇫Burkina Fasoe-Visa 🇧🇮BurundiVisa on Arrival 🇨🇲Cameroone-Visa 🇨🇫Central African RepublicVisa Required

Cost of Living & Tax Overview

Cape Verde is approximately 6% more expensive than Eritrea (index 44 vs 38, NYC=100). Budget accordingly for accommodation and daily expenses.
Cape Verde cost of living guide →
Tax rates in Cape Verde — income, corporate & VAT →

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Eritrea citizens need a visa to visit Cape Verde?+

Eritrea passport holders currently have Visa on Arrival access to Cape Verde. A visa is issued at the border upon arrival — no pre-application needed.

How long can Eritrea passport holders stay in Cape Verde?+

The maximum stay is determined by the visa category granted at the Cape Verde embassy. Single-entry visas typically allow 30–90 days; multi-entry visas vary.

Is there a digital nomad visa for Cape Verde?+

Pas de nomad visa dédié. Long-stay visa standard disponible (90 jours, renouvelable hors Schengen). Revenu minimum non défini officiellement.

What is the cost of living in Cape Verde?+

The cost of living index for Cape Verde is 44.0 (NYC=100). See the entry details section for an estimated monthly expat budget. For detailed price breakdowns visit the full cost of living guide for Cape Verde.

What documents are required for Eritrea citizens to enter Cape Verde?+

A valid Eritrea passport is the minimum requirement. Since entry is visa on arrival, no additional visa is needed for short stays.

Data source: Passport Index 2026 (github.com/imorte/passport-index-data, MIT). Visa requirements change without notice — always verify with the official embassy before travel. Last updated April 2026. Not legal or immigration advice.