Visa for Cape Verde from Ecuador: price, documents and processing time 2026
Yes, a visa is required: citizens of Ecuador apply at the embassy or consulate before departure.
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Pay €29 and have my application checkedOur guide to the Cape Verde visa from Ecuador
Yes, and it must be obtained before departure. Since 1 January 2026, Ecuador has been on the list of nationalities that must hold a visa before arriving in Cape Verde, with no online or on-arrival option. Apply in person at a Cape Verdean embassy or consulate.
Cape Verde tightened its entry rules on 1 January 2026: citizens of a list of countries, including Ecuador, can no longer get a visa at the airport. An Ecuadorian traveller arriving without a visa risks being refused entry, and transit through the country's airports also requires a visa for these nationalities.
Do I need a visa?
Yes. Despacho no. 244/GMAI/2026, published in the Official Gazette, lists Ecuador among the countries whose citizens must obtain an entry visa before arrival, failing which entry is refused. For these nationalities the law rules out online or on-arrival visas. Older information about visas issued at Sal or Praia airport no longer applies to you.
How much does a visa for Cape Verde cost from Ecuador?
The official fee for a visa for Cape Verde is not published in a source we can verify. Check the amount on the official portal before paying anything, third-party sites often add service fees on top.
What does a visa for Cape Verde really cost?
- Government feeNot published in a source we can verify
- Application centre feeVariable, set by the operator
- Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
- ExtrasVariable
What documents are required for a visa for Cape Verde?
The exact list for Cape Verde is not published in a source we can verify. Every short-stay tourist application is nonetheless built on the same core:
- Valid passport
- Completed application form
- Compliant passport photo
- Proof of accommodation
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of sufficient funds
Treat this as the common core, not the official list, confirm it with the consular authorities of Cape Verde before you apply.
Documents and fees
The required documents and the visa fee are set by the diplomatic mission handling the application: ask it for the current list before preparing your file. Also check on the official EASE portal the pre-registration formalities and the airport security fee that apply to your trip.
How to apply for a visa for Cape Verde from Ecuador
- 1Book an appointment at the embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
- 2Assemble the complete file before the appointment.
- 3Submit the file and provide your biometric data.
- 4Track the processing and wait for the decision.
- 5Collect your passport with the visa sticker.
How to apply
Apply in person at a Cape Verdean embassy or consulate before travelling. If there is no Cape Verdean mission in your country, contact the one covering your country from a neighbouring state: the visa is issued after the opinion of the Directorate of Foreigners and Borders (DEF). Some exceptions exist, notably for residents of certain countries: have them confirmed by the consulate.
Where do you apply for a visa for Cape Verde from Ecuador?
A consular visa for Cape Verde is filed with the diplomatic post accredited for Ecuador, or with the application centre that post has appointed.
- The competent post is the one accredited for Ecuador, which is not always the nearest one geographically.
- An application centre collects the file and the biometrics. It does not decide, it cannot speed up a case, and it is not an agency.
- Appointments are booked with the post or the centre directly. A slot is never sold, and no one can guarantee one.
What if Cape Verde has no embassy in Ecuador?
Then the application goes to the post accredited for Ecuador, often in a neighbouring capital, or to a state acting on its behalf. Confirm which post is competent with the official source before travelling to a third country to apply, a rejected file at the wrong counter costs the trip and the fee.
You live in Ecuador on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Ecuador but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.
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How long does a visa for Cape Verde take?
No verified processing time is published for this route. Apply as early as your travel dates allow, and never book non-refundable travel before the visa is granted.
Processing time and tips
No official processing time is published and the application requires an opinion from the DEF: allow plenty of time before your trip. Do not buy non-refundable tickets before you have the visa, and check that your airline will accept you for boarding with the document issued.
Before you fly, and at the border
Passport validity, border checks, minors, overstays: the rules common to every trip are gathered on our travel tips page. Formalities before you leave
Common mistakes
Travelling in the expectation of a visa on arrival: this is no longer possible for Ecuadorians since 1 January 2026. Mistaking the EASE pre-registration for a visa: pre-registration does not replace the required visa. Using a website that sells an "online visa" for Cape Verde: applications are made in person at an official mission.
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Other visa types for Cape Verde
A tourist stay is not the only purpose. These are the other permits the destination issues and that your nationality is eligible for, each with its own fee and processing time.
Official sources
- Cape Verde Official Gazette: Despacho no. 244/GMAI/2026, list of nationalities requiring a prior visa
- EASE portal (Cape Verde): list of countries subject to a visa
- Official EASE traveller pre-registration portal
Guide generated automatically on September 26, 2026, from the verified catalogue.
Short-stay (tourism)
Visa required
Entry regime
Visa required
Official websiteVerified
Work visa
Work visa
Duration
1 year (renewable)
Processing time
30 business days
Official websiteVerified
Business visa
Consular visa
Duration
90 days
Price
4,898 CVE
Processing time
15 business days
Official websiteVerified
Tips for extending your stay in Cape Verde
- Complete the EASE pre-registration online before arrival to save time.
- Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months after the planned exit date.
- To extend a tourist stay beyond 30 days, apply for a tourist visa at the embassy or upon arrival.
- Keep copies of all travel documents and accommodation proofs.
- Contact the Cape Verde embassy for any specific requests or extensions.
An Ecuadorian traveler wishing to stay 45 days must first complete the EASE pre-registration online, then apply for a tourist visa either at the embassy before departure or upon arrival to regularize their stay beyond the 30-day exemption.
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