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Visa free
FStay 30 days
Policy · PhilippinesPassport Atlas
Cabo Verde passport to Philippines
Yes — Cabo Verde passport holders can visit Philippines 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
- Philippines lets 161 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: Philippines passports also enter Cabo Verde without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to Philippines
Open to Cabo Verde passports near Philippines
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flight corridor
Connection likely
Cabo VerdePhilippines- Typical duration
- 20.5 hours
- From
- SID · RAI · BVC
- To
- MNL · CEB · CRK
Usual hubs
United Kingdom · 21 hours
United States · 25.9 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.
Philippines
Country profile
Capital
Manila
Population
114.1 million
Area
300,000 km²
Currency
Philippine peso PHP
Languages
English, Filipino
Time zone
UTC+08:00
Foreign-born
87,212 · 2024
Migrant share
0.1%
Ethnic groups · 2020
- Tagalog26%
- other local ethnicities18.5%
- Bisaya/Binisaya14.3%
- Ilocano8%
- Cebuano8%
- Illonggo7.9%
- Other17.3%
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 A / Type B
Mains
230 V · 60 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 911 · Ambulance 911
Dialing code
+63
Airports
MNL · CEB · CRK · KLO
Highlights
- Chocolate Hills
- El Nido
- Coron
- Mayon
- Banaue Rice Terraces
Cabo Verde · Visa free
FAQ
Does a Cabo Verde passport need a visa for Philippines?
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?
Philippines typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Philippines mission.
What about a Philippines passport entering Cabo Verde?
The reverse result is “On arrival”.
How do you apply for Philippines as a visitor?
Visa-free / extension：Often 30 days first, with paid extensions。After visa-free entry, extend at immigration or an authorised centre; overstays are fined.