Cape Verde
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia visa for Cape Verdean citizens
Entry requirement
Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Saudi Arabia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Saudi Arabia visa?
Tourist eVisa (visit visa for tourism, electronic)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in Saudi Arabia
- Fee
- US$80
- Processing time
- From about one minute up to 3 business days, according to KSA Visa
All visa types for Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s e-Visa costs US$80 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is ksavisa.sa. Processing time, as Saudi Arabia states it: From about one minute up to 3 business days, according to KSA Visa. Longest stay on the e-Visa: Up to 90 days in Saudi Arabia.
Where to apply in Cape Verde
Saudi Arabia has no embassy or consulate in Cape Verde on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Saudi citizens travelling to Cape Verde
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Travel advice for Saudi Arabia
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Cape Verde to Saudi Arabia, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Saudi Arabia at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 22 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Saudi Arabia (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Saudi Arabia (updated 29 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Cape Verdean citizens can stay in Saudi Arabia
How long Cape Verdean citizens may stay in Saudi Arabia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Cape Verdean citizens apply
The e-Visa for Saudi Arabia is applied for online on its official government portal; Cape Verdean citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Saudi Arabia’s neighbours for Cape Verdean citizens
Yemen and Kuwait require Cape Verdean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Saudi citizens travelling to Cape Verde
Saudi citizens can get a visa on arrival in Cape Verde.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Saudi Arabia in Cape Verde?
No. Saudi Arabia has no embassy in Cape Verde.
How much does the Saudi Arabia e-Visa cost?
Saudi Arabia’s official sources give a standard fee of US$80 for the e-Visa. Processing time: From about one minute up to 3 business days, according to KSA Visa.
Do Saudi citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?
Saudi citizens can get a visa on arrival in Cape Verde.
Can Cape Verdean citizens enter Saudi Arabia visa-free?
No; Cape Verdean citizens need an e-Visa for Saudi Arabia.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.