Cape VerdeVietnam: e-Visa

Cape VerdeVietnam

Do Cape Verde passport holders need a visa for Vietnam?

e-Visa

Yes. Cape Verde passport holders need a visa for Vietnam, available online as an e-visa before travel.

An e-visa must be applied for and approved online before travel.

Source: evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn (checked September 3, 2026).

Requiremente-Visa

Maximum stay3 months

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance13,193 km, straight line (~16h 1m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Vietnam58 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Vietnam passport holders visiting Cape Verde: Visa required.

Visa-free alternatives near Vietnam

Cape Verde passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Cape Verde passport holders

See all Cape Verde destinations →

Frequently asked questions

Do Cape Verde passport holders need a visa for Vietnam?

Yes. Cape Verde passport holders need a visa for Vietnam, available online as an e-visa before travel.

How long can Cape Verde citizens stay in Vietnam without a visa?

Up to 3 months, for tourism, ordinary passport.

How far is Vietnam from Cape Verde?

About 13,193 km in a straight line, roughly ~16h 1m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Vietnam?

Vietnamese đồng (VND).

What is the emergency number in Vietnam?

113 / 114 / 115.

What time zone is Vietnam in?

Bangkok (UTC+7).

What is the nearest airport to Hanoi?

Noi Bai International Airport (HAN), about 24 km away.

How many countries can enter Vietnam without a visa?

58 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Vietnam visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Cape Verde passport holders visit without a visa instead of Vietnam?

Laos, Macau, Hong Kong, Cambodia, Philippines, Singapore.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Cape Verde

Cape Verde, also referred to in English by its Portuguese name Cabo Verde, and known officially as the Republic of Cabo Verde, is an archipelagic country in the eastern Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of West Africa. It consists of ten volcanic islands with a combined land area of about 4,033 square kilometres (1,557 sq mi). These islands lie between 600 and 850 kilometres west of Cap-Vert, the westernmost point of continental Africa, after which they are named. Cape Verde forms part of the Macaronesia ecoregion, along with the Azores, the Canary Islands, Madeira and the Savage Islands.

CapitalPraia

RegionWestern Africa

Population527.3K

Area4,033 km²

CurrencyCape Verdean escudo (1 USD ≈ 98.23 CVE)

LanguagesPortuguese

Calling code+238

Drives on theright

TimezoneCape Verde (UTC-1)

Nearest airportNelson Mandela International Airport (RAI), 3 km

Emergency number130 / 131 / 132

UNESCO sites1

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$5,796 (2025)

Tourist arrivals180K (2020)

Climate in Praia

Warmest October, coolest January, driest January, sunniest May. Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, May, June, November, December.

Monthly climate normals for Praia, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	25.4°C	19.8°C	0mm	321h
February	27°C	20.5°C	0mm	314h
March	26.2°C	20.1°C	0mm	343h
April	26.5°C	20.6°C	0mm	339h
May	27°C	20.7°C	0mm	360h
June	28.7°C	22.2°C	0mm	345h
July	28.6°C	23°C	9mm	324h
August	29.1°C	23.8°C	29mm	328h
September	28.6°C	24.3°C	228mm	290h
October	29.2°C	24.6°C	8mm	328h
November	28.8°C	23.3°C	0mm	310h
December	25.6°C	21.4°C	0mm	305h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Cape Verde or CV, officially Cabo Verde is a country off the coast of West Africa. It is in a cluster of islands of the Atlantic Ocean, 570 km off the western coast of Senegal.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Cidade Velha

Upcoming public holidays

November 1, 2026Dia de Todos os Santos

December 25, 2026Natal

January 1, 2027Ano Novo

Full source list on About.

About Vietnam

Vietnam, officially the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam (SRV), is a country at the eastern edge of Mainland Southeast Asia. With an area of about 331,000 square kilometres and a population of over 102 million, it is the world's 16th-most populous country. One of two communist states in Southeast Asia, Vietnam is bordered by China to the north, and Laos and Cambodia to the west; it lies along the Gulf of Thailand to the southwest and the South China Sea to the east, where it has shared and disputed maritime borders with other countries. Its capital is Hanoi, while its largest city is Ho Chi Minh City.

CapitalHanoi

RegionSouth-Eastern Asia

Population101.6M

Area331,212 km²

CurrencyVietnamese đồng (1 USD ≈ 25869.40 VND)

LanguagesVietnamese

Calling code+84

Drives on theright

TimezoneBangkok (UTC+7)

Nearest airportNoi Bai International Airport (HAN), 24 km

Emergency number113 / 114 / 115

UNESCO sites12

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$5,066 (2025)

Tourist arrivals3.8M (2020)

Climate in Hanoi

Warmest June, coolest December, driest December, sunniest July. Best time to visit: January, February, May, November.

Monthly climate normals for Hanoi, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	22.8°C	16.1°C	95mm	160h
February	23°C	16.1°C	74mm	131h
March	26°C	20.1°C	190mm	117h
April	25.4°C	18.9°C	157mm	144h
May	33°C	25.6°C	136mm	291h
June	35.2°C	27.5°C	122mm	311h
July	34.6°C	27.4°C	150mm	312h
August	31.1°C	25.7°C	471mm	234h
September	30.6°C	25.2°C	538mm	198h
October	26.4°C	20.8°C	299mm	181h
November	25.9°C	19.5°C	81mm	242h
December	20.5°C	13.8°C	27mm	173h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Vietnam is a country in Southeast Asia with great food and a wealth of natural and cultural attractions. Despite the turmoil of the Vietnam War, Vietnam has emerged from the ashes since the 1990s and is undergoing rapid economic development, driven by its young and industrious population. It remains less developed as a tourist destination than Thailand.

Upcoming public holidays

January 1, 2027Tết dương lịch

April 30, 2027Ngày Giải phóng miền Nam, thống nhất đất nước

May 1, 2027Ngày Quốc tế lao động

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