Canada Visa Requirements for Cabo Verde Citizens

Visa required

Entry Requirements Summary

Cabo Verde citizens must obtain a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), also called a visitor visa, before travelling to Canada. Apply through IRCC.

Requirements summarized from IRCC's official lists. Data last reviewed: September 26, 2026. Criminal admissibility is governed by IRPA s.36.

What to have ready

Valid passport
Visitor visa in that passport

The papers that show why you are coming depend on the trip. IRCC lists them by purpose:

How to apply

IRCC posts visitor visa processing times by the country you apply from and updates them often. See current IRCC processing times (opens in a new tab)

Apply on IRCC’s site

ClearToEnter is not affiliated with IRCC or the Government of Canada. Always verify requirements on the official IRCC website before applying.

Connecting through a Canadian airport? Travellers from visa-required countries normally need a transit visa, which is free, for airport connections of 48 hours or less. IRCC transit rules

Learn how criminal law affects entry

A visa or eTA does not settle admissibility. Read how IRPA s.36 works.

Explore immigration pathways

Express Entry, provincial programs, family sponsorship and other pathways.

Pathways from Cabo Verde

A visitor visa or eTA covers a short trip. If you are thinking about studying, working, or staying permanently, the route depends on your own age, education, language scores and work history rather than on your nationality. Start with the tools below to see which programs fit.