Cape Verde visa requirements for Singaporeans

Travel and visa requirements

Cape Verdian Visa is not required for Singaporeans

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Singaporeans with the intention of travelling toCape Verde can do so without obtaining a visa for a period of 30 days..
  • Visitor are require to provide passport valid for minimum period of one month from the date of entry into Cape Verde.
  • Visitors passports must have at least one blank passport page for Cape Verde visa stamp. 
  • Intending visitors are to provide a recent passport-type photograph of two by two inches with a front view and a white background.
  • Singaporeans are required to present International Yellow Fever vaccination certificate
  • Importation of Guns, Ammunition and Drugs require a special license to be brought into the country. 
  • Visitors will required to provide an additional health certificate if pets (particularly dogs) are brought into the country.
  • The estimated flight duration from Singapore to Cape Verde is 17 hours, 53 minutes.
  • Cape Verde adopts the Cape Verde Standard Time zone (GMT-1) so, Singapore is 9 hours ahead of Cape Verde.
  • Most visits to Cape Verde are trouble-free, but you should take sensible precautions against petty crimes.
  • Cape Verde is popular for its warm tropical climate, volcanic islands, wonderful musicians, and delicious cuisine.
  • Cape Verde official and national language is Portuguese.
  • Public bus transport runs periodically and taxis are common in the major cities. In smaller towns, there are mostly hi aces and taxis. 
  • Cape Verde is characterized by a sub-tropical climate. It experiences windy season from October to mid-July an rainy season runs through August to September. However, 
  • the country receives sunshine all year round with the longest days from March to May.
  • The constitution of Cape Verde provides for freedom of religion. However, about 93% of the country’s population is Roman Catholic.
  • Cape Verde citizens are extremely generous and hospitable people. Even the poorest take pride in presenting guests with a meal. 
  • They are also very physically demonstrative when greeting people.
  • The cheapest way to get around Cape Verde is via “aluguers”, small minibuses that  run along set routes through town. Taxis are also inexpensive.
  • Cape Verde uses type C and F power plugs and sockets. The standard voltage and frequency are 230 V and 50 Hz respectively.
  • Cachupa, stew of corn and beans is the national dish in Cape Verde. Arroz de Marisco (rice with seafood such as fish) and Caldo de peixa (boiled fish with potatoes and vegetables) are also main delicacies in the country.
  • In Cape Verd, “Bon Dia” means Good Morning and ‘Bon Tardi” means Good Afternoon
  • Praia de Santa Maria, Boa Vista Island and The Blue eye are some of the best attractions in Cape Verde that would offer refreshing experiences to visitors. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cape Verde a safe place to visit?

Cape Verde is a relatively safe place to visit, although there are occasional cases of burglaries, mugging and other petty crimes.


What are the contact phone numbers in cases of emergency?

In cases of emergency, visitors are advised to dial the following numbers:

Hospital- 130

Fire Brigade-131

Police-132


Is there Zika Virus in Cape Verde?

Although Cape Verde has a previous history of Zika Virus transmission, there are currently no cases of Zika Virus outbreak in the country. Visitors are however advised to take protective measures against mosquito bite during the day.



Do they speak English in Cape Verde?

While Portuguese and French is known by many, some people also speak English.