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Cabo Verde passport to Malaysia
Yes — Cabo Verde passport holders can visit Malaysia without a visa for up to 30 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
On arrival
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Key facts
- Malaysia lets 167 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Cabo Verde is one of them.
- Cabo Verde passports get “Visa free” at 39 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: Malaysia passports also enter Cabo Verde without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to Malaysia
Open to Cabo Verde passports near Malaysia
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 50 mm
Flight corridor
Connection likely
Cabo VerdeMalaysia- Typical duration
- 19.1 hours
- From
- SID · RAI · BVC
- To
- KUL · BKI · PEN
Usual hubs
Germany · 20.4 hours
Netherlands · 20.7 hours
France · 20.5 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.
Malaysia
Country profile
Capital
Kuala Lumpur
Population
34.2 million
Area
329,750 km²
Currency
Malaysian ringgit MYR
Languages
English, Malay
Time zone
UTC+08:00
Foreign-born
3.8 million · 2024
Migrant share
10.7%
Ethnic groups · 2023
- Bumiputera63.8%
- Chinese20.6%
- non-citizens9%
- Indian6%
- other0.6%
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 999 · Ambulance 999
Dialing code
+60
Airports
KUL · BKI · PEN · SZB
Highlights
- Petronas Towers
- George Town
- Mount Kinabalu
- Langkawi
- Malacca
Cabo Verde · Visa free
FAQ
Does a Cabo Verde passport need a visa for Malaysia?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa free”. typical stay 30 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 30 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Malaysia typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 50 mm. Confirm with a Malaysia mission.
What about a Malaysia passport entering Cabo Verde?
The reverse result is “On arrival”.
How do you apply for Malaysia as a visitor?
Short visa-free / eVisa：Often 14–90 days。Visa-free at the border; otherwise eVisa or a mission.