Cape Verde
South Korea
South Korea visa for Cape Verdean citizens
Entry requirement
Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for South Korea, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- South Korea visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which South Korea visa?
C-3 short-term visit visa (C-3-9 ordinary tourist, C-3-1 general)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days
- Fee
- US$40
- Processing time
- Set by the Korean embassy or consulate where you apply; check its processing time and apply well before travel
All visa types for South Korea
For the tourist visa, South Korea’s official sources give a standard fee of US$40, and applications are made on visa.go.kr. Processing time, as South Korea states it: Set by the Korean embassy or consulate where you apply; check its processing time and apply well before travel. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days.
Where to apply in Cape Verde
South Korea 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.
South Korean citizens travelling to Cape Verde
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Travel advice for South Korea
- 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.
Before travelling from Cape Verde to South Korea, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates South Korea at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 27 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Korea (updated 14 May 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Korea (updated 4 November 2026).
Good to know
How long Cape Verdean citizens can stay in South Korea
How long Cape Verdean citizens may stay in South Korea 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 South Korea is applied for online on its official government portal; Cape Verdean citizens carry the approval when they travel.
South Korea’s neighbours for Cape Verdean citizens
North Korea requires Cape Verdean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South Korean citizens travelling to Cape Verde
Cape Verde issues South Korean citizens a visa on arrival, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for South Korea?
Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for South Korea, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of South Korea in Cape Verde?
No. South Korea has no embassy in Cape Verde.
How much does the South Korea tourist visa cost?
South Korea’s official sources give a standard fee of US$40 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Set by the Korean embassy or consulate where you apply; check its processing time and apply well before travel.
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?
Cape Verde issues South Korean citizens a visa on arrival, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Cape Verdean citizens enter South Korea visa-free?
No; Cape Verdean citizens need an e-Visa for South Korea.
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.