Iran
Cape Verde
Cape Verde visa for Iranian citizens
Entry requirement
Iranian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Cape Verde.
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Cape Verdean citizens travelling to Iran
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Travel advice for Cape Verde
- 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.
For a trip from Iran to Cape Verde, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Cape Verde at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 17 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Cape Verde (updated 28 July 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Cape Verde (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Iranian citizens can stay in Cape Verde
No maximum stay in Cape Verde is given in the data for Iranian citizens; the border officer sets it on entry.
How Iranian citizens apply
Iranian citizens receive the visa for Cape Verde at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Cape Verdean citizens travelling to Iran
Cape Verdean citizens can get a visa on arrival in Iran, valid for stays of up to 30 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Iran and Cape Verde.
Frequently asked questions
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?
Iranian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Cape Verde.
Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Iran?
Cape Verdean citizens can get a visa on arrival in Iran, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Iranian citizens enter Cape Verde visa-free?
No; Iranian citizens need a visa on arrival in Cape Verde.
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.