Hungary→Cabo Verde
Hungary to Cabo Verde
Can children travel on this route?
Travellers under 18 must carry a travel authorisation stamped by the Cabo Verde embassy.
What should I do before I travel?
Check that your passport (or temporary passport) is valid for at least six months beyond your planned date of entry. Complete the required arrival registration online before or on arrival. Consider purchasing travel insurance for your trip; insurance is recommended but not mandatory.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit Cabo Verde?
Hungarian citizens do not need a visa to enter Cabo Verde for stays up to 30 days; a visa is required for stays longer than 30 days.
How long does my passport need to be valid for?
Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your date of entry into Cabo Verde.
What travel documents are accepted for entry?
You may use either a regular passport or a temporary passport to travel to Cabo Verde; those are listed as accepted travel documents.
Do I need to register when I arrive?
Arrival registration for Cabo Verde is required to be completed online before or on arrival.
What does my child need to travel to Cabo Verde?
Travellers under 18 need a travel authorisation stamped by the Cabo Verde embassy.
Do I need any vaccinations before I go?
No vaccinations are required or recommended for this route to Cabo Verde.
Do I have to buy travel insurance to enter Cabo Verde?
Travel insurance is recommended for travel to Cabo Verde but it is not a condition of entry.
Will I need to show bank statements or cash on arrival?
No proof of funds is required for entry to Cabo Verde on this route.
Is there a Cabo Verde embassy in Hungary?
Cabo Verde does not maintain an embassy in Hungary; the nearest Cabo Verde embassy for Hungarian residents is located in Portugal.
What if I want to stay more than 30 days?
If you plan to stay longer than 30 days in Cabo Verde you must obtain a visa, because stays longer than 30 days are not covered by the visa-free allowance.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 14, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Check your passport
Your passport must stay valid for 6 months beyond your trip.
- 2
- 3Travelling with a child
Travel Authorization with Embassy Stamp
- Travel insurance
Not required upon entry, but medical treatment is paid for by travelers — it's advisable to have a policy covering medical expenses and repatriation.
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: Portugal — worth having if your documents are lost.
Open the embassy page - Stays up to 30 days
Longer than that needs a visa, and the exemption covers tourism — not paid work or study.
- Read our travel guides
Local knowledge, seasons and customs — things they won't check at the border but that your trip depends on. Everything you need to know.
Open the guide
More about Cabo Verde
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Hungary embassy in Portugal