Portuguese Cape Verde Algiers between the Portuguese government and the PAIGC, recognising the independence of Guinea-Bissau and the right to independence of Cape Verde. On 5 July 1975, at Praia, Portugal's Prime Minister Vasco Goncalves turned over power to National Assembly President Abilio Duarte, and Cape Verde became independent. Portuguese Cape Verde Cape Verde was a colony of the Portuguese Empire from the initial settlement of the Cape Verde Islands in 1462 until the independence of Cape Verde in 1975. The islands of Cape Verde were discovered between 1460 and 1462 by Portuguese and Genoese sailors in the service of the Portuguese Crown.
Visa policy of Cape Verde Visa policy of Cape Verde Visitors to Cape Verde must obtain a visa to enter, unless they come from one of the visa-exempt countries, which are mostly in Africa. Visas may be obtained in advance from a Cape Verde embassy or consulate, or in person upon arrival at any of the international airports. Citizens of the following 21 countries and territories can visit Cape Verde without a visa: A visa is not required for holders of diplomatic or service passports. A visa is not required for former citizens of Cape Verde and their spouses and children. Cape Verde has announced