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Cabo Verde entry requirements
What you need to enter Cabo Verde: visa rules by passport, vaccines, arrival airports and practical details for your trip.
Entry rules change often. We checked these on 27 October 2026 against the sources below. Confirm with the official portal before you book.
Visa rules by passport
| Passports | Entry | Fee | Stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| All 14 passports we cover | Visa-free | 3,400 CVE airport security fee | Up to 30 days |
Most EU passports: No visa, but you must register online (EASE) and pay the airport security fee (about €31) at least 5 days before arrival.
Detailed guide for your passport
Health and vaccines
Yellow fever. A yellow fever certificate is required if you arrive from, or have transited through, a country with yellow fever risk.
Malaria. There is little or no malaria risk.
Routine vaccines should be up to date. Travel clinics commonly also discuss hepatitis A, typhoid and, for longer rural stays, rabies. Book 6 to 8 weeks before departure.
Practical details
- Capital
- Praia
- Currency
- Cape Verdean escudo (CVE)
- Languages
- Portuguese, Cape Verdean Creole
- Plug types
- C, F
- Best time
- November to June
- Main airports
- Praia (RAI), Sal (SID), Boa Vista (BVC)
Plan your trip
Cabo Verde · best months
Highlights of Cabo Verde
- Beaches of Sal and Boa Vista
- Pico do Fogo volcano
- Hiking on Santo Antão
Frequently asked questions
Do EU citizens need a visa for Cabo Verde?
No. EU passport holders can visit Cabo Verde visa-free (up to 30 days).
Is a yellow fever vaccination required for Cabo Verde?
A yellow fever certificate is required if you arrive from, or have transited through, a country with yellow fever risk.
Is there malaria in Cabo Verde?
There is little or no malaria risk.
What is the best time to visit Cabo Verde?
November to June is generally the best time to visit.
What currency is used in Cabo Verde?
The currency is the Cape Verdean escudo (CVE). Cards work in cities and larger hotels; carry some cash for markets and rural areas.
Sources
- Official Cabo Verde visa portal
- WHO: Yellow fever vaccination requirements, country list
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for German citizens (EU reference)
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for British citizens
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for United States citizens
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