Sint MaartenCape Verde: Visa-free
Sint Maarten
Cape Verde
Do Netherlands passport holders need a visa for Cape Verde?
Visa-free
No. Netherlands passport holders do not need a visa to visit Cape Verde for tourism for stays of up to 30 days.
No visa is required for a short tourist stay. Travel on a valid passport alone.
Sint Maarten does not issue its own passport; residents travel on a Netherlands passport. See the Netherlands passport.
Source: gov.cv (checked July 20, 2026).
Travelling the other way? Cape Verde passport holders visiting Sint Maarten: Visa required.
Other visa-free destinations for Netherlands passport holders
Frequently asked questions
Do Netherlands passport holders need a visa for Cape Verde?
No. Netherlands passport holders do not need a visa to visit Cape Verde for tourism for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can Netherlands citizens stay in Cape Verde without a visa?
Up to 30 days, for tourism, ordinary passport.
What currency is used in Cape Verde?
Cape Verdean escudo (CVE).
What is the emergency number in Cape Verde?
130 / 131 / 132.
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.