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Cabo Verde passport to Malta
Cabo Verde passport holders need a visa for Malta, applied for at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travel.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa free
FStay 30 days
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Key facts
- Malta lets 93 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Cabo Verde is not one of them.
- Cabo Verde passports get “Visa required” at 90 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Malta passports get “Visa free” in Cabo Verde.
Nearby passports travelling to Malta
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 3 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Connection likely
Cabo VerdeMalta- Typical duration
- 7.9 hours
- From
- SID · RAI · BVC
- To
- MLA · GZM
Usual hubs
Germany · 10.3 hours
Netherlands · 10.7 hours
France · 10 hours
Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Cabo Verde
Country profile
Capital
Praia
Population
491,233
Area
4,033 km²
Currency
Cape Verdean escudo CVE
Languages
Portuguese
Time zone
UTC-01:00
Foreign-born
16,515 · 2024
Migrant share
3.1%
Ethnic groups
- Creole71%
- African28%
- European1%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Malta
Country profile
Capital
Valletta
Population
574,250
Area
316 km²
Currency
Euro EUR
Languages
English, Maltese
Time zone
UTC+01:00
Foreign-born
199,466 · 2024
Migrant share
37%
Ethnic groups
Maltese
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type G
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Left
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+356
Airports
MLA · GZM
Highlights
- Valletta
- megalithic temples
- Blue Lagoon
- Mdina
Cabo Verde · Visa required
FAQ
Does a Cabo Verde passport need a visa for Malta?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa required”. confirm length of stay with the destination. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
No single stay length is recorded. Check Malta immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Malta typically wants about 3 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Malta mission.
What about a Malta passport entering Cabo Verde?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.