Visa Requirements
Do Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for Cabo Verde?
Official Requirement
Visa-free
for Sierra Leone citizens travelling to Cabo Verde
Travellers holding passports from countries with a bilateral visa exemption agreement with Cabo Verde may enter without a visa. A passport valid for at least six months from the date of stay is required, and all foreign visitors must pre-register via the EASE platform up to five days before arrival and pay the Airport Security Fee.
Last checked 5 months ago (18 April 2026)
We are not a government authority. Requirements change without notice. Always verify with the official consulate link before travel.
No visa needed for this trip
Sierra Leone passport holders can enter Cabo Verde for short visits without a visa. Check that your passport stays valid for the whole stay, carry proof of onward travel, and confirm the current entry conditions on the official source before you fly.
Official Cabo Verde entry requirements →
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At a glance
Key facts for Sierra Leonean citizens visiting Cabo Verde
- Requirement
- Visa-free
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days
- Official source
- Official source for this route →
Step by step
How Sierra Leonean citizens enter Cabo Verde
Check your passport is valid for the whole trip. Many countries also want it valid for a period beyond your departure date, so confirm the exact rule on the official page below.
Plan a trip of 90 days or fewer. Beyond that, Cabo Verde needs a different permission and this page does not cover it.
Carry proof of onward or return travel and of where you are staying. Border officers ask for both, and an airline can refuse boarding without them.
Check the requirement again close to your departure date. This route was last checked on 18 April 2026, and rules change without notice.
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Questions
What Sierra Leonean citizens ask about entering Cabo Verde
No. Sierra Leonean citizens can enter Cabo Verde without a visa for a short tourist or business visit. This was last checked on 18 April 2026.
Up to 90 days on this entry route. A longer trip needs a different permission, which this page does not cover. A border officer decides the length granted on the day.
A passport valid for the trip, proof of onward or return travel, and proof of where you are staying. Officers can ask for evidence that you can support yourself for the visit. Entry is always the officer's decision, whatever the paperwork says.
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Changes to this route
No changes recorded since the first check on 18 April 2026.
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