Cape Verde
Barbados
Barbados visa for Cape Verdean citizens
Entry requirement
Cape Verdean citizens do not need a visa for Barbados: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Barbadian citizens travelling to Cape Verde
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Travel advice for Barbados
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Cape Verdean citizens planning a trip to Barbados can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Barbados at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 9 April 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Barbados (updated 23 January 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Barbados (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Cape Verdean citizens can stay in Barbados
Cape Verdean citizens may stay in Barbados for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Barbados.
Barbadian citizens travelling to Cape Verde
Barbadian citizens receive their visa for Cape Verde at the border.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Barbados?
Cape Verdean citizens do not need a visa for Barbados: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can Cape Verdean citizens stay in Barbados?
Cape Verdean citizens can stay in Barbados for up to 90 days.
Do Barbadian citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?
Barbadian citizens receive their visa for Cape Verde at the border.
Can Cape Verdean citizens enter Barbados visa-free?
Yes, Cape Verdean citizens can enter Barbados without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.