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Zambia passport to Cabo Verde
Zambia passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Cabo Verde.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa free
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Key facts
- Cabo Verde lets 198 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Zambia is one of them.
- Zambia passports get “On arrival” at 21 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: Cabo Verde passports also enter Zambia without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to Cabo Verde
Open to Zambia passports near Cabo Verde
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 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
ZambiaCabo Verde- Typical duration
- 10.8 hours
- From
- LUN · NLA · LVI
- To
- SID · RAI · BVC
Usual hubs
Netherlands · 17.8 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.
Zambia
Country profile
Capital
Lusaka
Population
19.7 million
Area
752,614 km²
Currency
Zambian kwacha ZMW
Languages
English
Time zone
UTC+02:00
Foreign-born
249,205 · 2024
Migrant share
1.2%
Ethnic groups · 2010
- Bemba21%
- other13.8%
- Tonga13.6%
- Chewa7.4%
- Lozi5.7%
- Nsenga5.3%
- Other33.3%
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.
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.
Travel notes
Plug
Type C
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+238
Airports
SID · RAI · BVC · VXE
Highlights
- Fogo
- Cidade Velha
- São Filipe
Zambia · On arrival
FAQ
Does a Zambia passport need a visa for Cabo Verde?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “On arrival”. 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 Cabo Verde immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Cabo Verde typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Cabo Verde mission.
What about a Cabo Verde passport entering Zambia?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.