Poland→Cabo Verde
Poland to Cabo Verde
Do I need a visa for Cabo Verde?
Polish citizens do not need a visa or any travel authorisation to enter Cabo Verde for tourism. This tourist entry does not permit paid work or study.
Which documents do I need?
You must travel on an ordinary biometric passport. The passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. A national identity card, a driving licence and a temporary passport are not accepted for entry on this route.
Are vaccinations required for Cabo Verde?
No vaccinations are mandatory for travellers on this route. Vaccination against yellow fever is required only if you are arriving from a country with yellow fever — in that case you must show the vaccination entry in your international vaccination booklet. Vaccinations against hepatitis A and hepatitis B are recommended.
How long can I stay, and can I extend it?
The permitted length of stay for Polish tourists is not stated here. Arrival registration for tourist stays is required and is completed online through the official entry-registration portal.
Can children travel on this route?
Children under 18 travelling to Cabo Verde need only the same accepted travel document as adults: a passport with the required validity. No additional parental-consent documents or notarised permissions are required for this tourist route.
Do I need travel insurance?
Travel insurance is recommended for health, hospitalization and medical transport costs but it is not a condition of entry for Polish tourists to Cabo Verde.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use my Polish national ID card instead of a passport?
Polish citizens travel to Cabo Verde on an ordinary passport only; a national ID card is not accepted for this route.
How long must my passport be valid?
You must have a passport with at least six months' validity beyond your date of entry to Cabo Verde.
Will I need to show proof of funds or bank statements?
You will not be asked to show proof of funds on arrival; there is no requirement to present bank statements or cash as a condition of entry on this route.
Is there an arrival or entry form I must complete?
You must complete arrival registration online through Cabo Verde’s official entry-registration portal before or during your trip.
Do I have to buy travel insurance?
Travel insurance is recommended but it is not a condition of entry for Polish tourists to Cabo Verde.
Does my child need extra paperwork or a consent letter?
Minors travelling to Cabo Verde need the same accepted travel document as adults — a passport valid for the required period — and do not need additional parental-consent paperwork for this tourist route.
Will authorities check my yellow fever vaccination?
You may be asked about yellow fever vaccination only if you are arriving from a country where yellow fever occurs; in that case you must show the vaccination entry in the international vaccination booklet.
Can I travel on a temporary passport or my driving licence?
A temporary passport and a driving licence are explicitly not accepted for entry on this route; travel on an ordinary biometric passport is required.
Where do I register my arrival?
Arrival registration is completed through the official EASE portal; the page for this route links to that portal and registration is handled there.
Where can I get consular help if I need it in Poland?
Cabo Verde does not maintain an embassy in Poland; the nearest Cabo Verdean diplomatic mission for consular help is in Senegal. For EU consular protection you may use other EU member-state embassies as indicated on official pages.
Can I work or study in Cabo Verde on this tourist entry?
The tourist entry permission does not permit paid work or study; the entry conditions described are for short tourist visits only.
What if I’m coming from a country with yellow fever?
If you arrive from a country with yellow fever transmission you must present the international vaccination certificate showing yellow fever vaccination; otherwise no mandatory vaccines are required for entry on this route.
What do I actually have to do to comply with the registration rule?
The official guidance for this route requires registration of your stay on the government entry-registration platform; follow that portal’s process to complete registration.
Where do I get the visa?
When registration of arrival is required, it is completed through Cabo Verde’s official entry-registration portal rather than at an embassy. Cabo Verde does not maintain an embassy in Poland; the nearest Cabo Verdean mission for consular assistance is in Senegal. For EU consular protection you may use other EU member-state embassies as indicated on official sites.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 5, 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
- Travel insurance
Not required to enter, but treatment is charged to visitors — worth a policy that covers repatriation.
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: Senegal — worth having if your documents are lost.
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