Cape Verde Tourist Visa for Pakistani Passport Holders
Fee Breakdown
Key Requirements
- ✓ Valid Pakistani passport with at least 6 months validity beyond intended stay
- ✓ Completed online eVisa application form
- ✓ Recent passport-size photograph (white background, taken within last 3 months)
- ✓ Confirmed return or onward flight ticket
- ✓ Proof of accommodation in Cape Verde such as hotel booking or host invitation letter
- ✓ Proof of sufficient funds for the duration of stay
- ✓ Travel health insurance covering the entire stay
- ✓ Yellow fever vaccination certificate if traveling from a country with yellow fever risk
Documents Required
Step-by-Step Application Process
Step 1: Visit the official Cape Verde eVisa portal at https://www.ease.gov.cv and create an account.
Step 2: Fill in the online application form with your personal and travel details accurately.
Step 3: Upload all required documents in the specified formats and sizes.
Step 4: Pay the eVisa fee online using a valid debit or credit card.
Step 5: Receive a confirmation email with your application reference number.
Step 6: Wait for processing, which typically takes 5 to 10 business days.
Step 7: Download and print your approved eVisa once received via email.
Step 8: Present the printed eVisa along with your passport upon arrival at Cape Verde airport or port.
⚠️ Important Notes
Pakistani passport holders must apply for the Cape Verde eVisa before departure as there is no guaranteed visa on arrival facility. The eVisa is issued for tourism purposes only and does not permit employment. Ensure all uploaded documents are clear and legible to avoid delays or rejection. The fee is non-refundable even if the application is denied. Keep a printed copy of the approved eVisa with you throughout your travel.
Common Rejection Reasons
- ✗ Incomplete or incorrect application form details
- ✗ Passport with less than 6 months validity at the time of entry
- ✗ Insufficient proof of financial means to support the stay
- ✗ Lack of confirmed accommodation or return flight booking
- ✗ Missing or invalid travel health insurance
- ✗ Unclear or illegible scanned documents uploaded during application
- ✗ Previous immigration violations or overstays in any country
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Pakistani passport holders are required to obtain a visa before traveling to Cape Verde. The eVisa is the standard and most convenient option, applied for online through the official Cape Verde government portal.
The processing time is typically 5 to 10 business days. It is advisable to apply at least 2 to 3 weeks before your intended travel date to allow buffer time.
Yes, travel health insurance covering the full duration of your stay in Cape Verde is a mandatory requirement for the eVisa application.
Extensions may be possible by contacting local immigration authorities in Cape Verde, but it is not guaranteed. It is recommended to plan your trip within the approved duration of stay.
The eVisa fee is approximately CVE 5000, which is roughly USD 52 or PKR 14,950. Fees are paid online during the application process and are subject to change.
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if you are traveling from or transiting through a country where yellow fever is endemic or at risk. Pakistan is not on the yellow fever risk list, but you should confirm this at the time of application.
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