IndiaCape Verde: Visa on arrival

IndiaCape Verde

Do India passport holders need a visa for Cape Verde?

Visa on arrival

A visa is not required in advance. India passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Cape Verde.

A visa is issued at the border on arrival, usually for a fee, with no advance application.

Source: gov.cv (checked September 4, 2026).

RequirementVisa on arrival

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-21

Distance10,228 km, straight line (~12h 32m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Cape Verde153 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Cape Verde passport holders visiting India: e-Visa.

Cape Verde drives on the right, the opposite side to India. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

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Frequently asked questions

Do India passport holders need a visa for Cape Verde?

A visa is not required in advance. India passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Cape Verde.

How far is Cape Verde from India?

About 10,228 km in a straight line, roughly ~12h 32m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Cape Verde?

Cape Verdean escudo (CVE).

What is the emergency number in Cape Verde?

130 / 131 / 132.

Does Cape Verde drive on the same side of the road as India?

Cape Verde drives on the right, the opposite side to India. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

What time zone is Cape Verde in?

Cape Verde (UTC-1).

What is the nearest airport to Praia?

Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI), about 3 km away.

How many countries can enter Cape Verde without a visa?

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

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 India

India, officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the world's seventh-largest country by area and its most populous. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea on the southwest, and the Bay of Bengal on the southeast, it shares land borders with Pakistan to the west, China, Nepal, and Bhutan to the north, and Bangladesh and Myanmar to the east. In the Indian Ocean, India is near Sri Lanka and the Maldives.

CapitalNew Delhi

RegionSouthern Asia

Population1.5B

Area3,287,590 km²

CurrencyIndian rupee (1 USD ≈ 94.93 INR)

LanguagesEnglish, Hindi, Tamil

Calling code+91

Drives on theleft

TimezoneKolkata (UTC+5:30)

Nearest airportIndira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), 15 km

Emergency number100 / 101 / 102 / 108 / 112

UNESCO sites51

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$2,702 (2025)

Tourist arrivals17.9M (2019)

Climate in New Delhi

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

Monthly climate normals for New Delhi, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	18.2°C	7.9°C	66mm	261h
February	22.2°C	10.1°C	34mm	285h
March	25.7°C	14.5°C	73mm	315h
April	33.4°C	20.2°C	11mm	331h
May	37.6°C	24.1°C	24mm	328h
June	37.1°C	27.2°C	9mm	337h
July	34.8°C	27°C	111mm	329h
August	32.4°C	26.4°C	191mm	288h
September	34.2°C	25.5°C	50mm	333h
October	32.5°C	18.2°C	0mm	339h
November	26°C	12.3°C	16mm	298h
December	21.8°C	8.6°C	1mm	299h

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

India, the largest country in South Asia, is one of the world's oldest civilisations with staggering cultural diversity. Once revered as 'the golden bird', India's cultural heritage is a rich amalgam of the past and present. The most populous nation in the world, India offers the traveller a view of fascinating religions, a smorgasbord of languages, diverse food, and architectural masterpieces that were built millennia ago and remain intact today.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Agra Fort
Ajanta Caves
Bhimbetka rock shelters
Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park
Charaideo deoshal
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus
Churches and Convents of Goa
Dhal ni Pol
Dholavira
Elephanta Caves

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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 ≈ 98.22 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

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