Quarantine restrictions related to COVID-19

    Foreign citizens can enter Cape Verde after presenting one of the following documents:

1. Negative PCR test or antigen test done no sooner than 48 hours before arrival, or an approved molecular test done no sooner than 72 hours before arrival.
2. Certificate of recovery from Covid-19 (more than 14 days and less than 90 days).
3. Certificate of vaccination.

    Vaccination certificates confirming that the passenger received one of the following vaccines are considered valid: AstraZeneca, Pfizer, Sinopfarm, Moderna and Sinovac – two doses, 14 days after revaccination, and Johnson & Johnson – one dose, 28 days after vaccination.

    Children under the age of 11 do not need to show proof of vaccination status or be tested for COVID-19 to enter Cape Verde.

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    Rules of entry and stay

    Before departing for Cape Verde, all passengers must:

• Register on the EASE electronic online platform. It is preferable that the registration is made five days before the date of the trip.
• Complete the International Travel Form on the COVID-19.

    EASE is an online platform for online pre-registration of travelers to Cape Verde. It is mandatory to register there for international travelers older than 2 years. EASE Cape Verde authorization is valid for tourism/business/medical/educational travel purposes.

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    The Government of the Republic of Cape Verde exempts citizens of 61 countries from visa requirements for stays of up to 90 days. But an online declaration through the EASE platform is required. You will also need to pay an airport security tax.

    Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for travelers to Cape Verde.

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    EASE online pre-registration is a mandatory step for international travelers over two years of age going to Cape Verde. Registration applies to citizens of all countries that are usually exempt from visa for a certain period of stay and allows you to arrive at four international airports: Boa Vista, Praia, Sal, Sao Vicente and stay in Cape Verde for a maximum of 90 days.

    Citizens of all of the following countries are exempt from the Cape Verde visa requirements for the specified period of stay, but must still pre-register online at EASE.

    The 90-day visa-free regime is valid for the following countries:

Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Hong Kong, Liberia, Macau, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo.

    The 60-day visa-free regime is valid for the following countries:

Russia.

    The 30-day visa-free regime is valid for the following countries:

European Union (27 countries), Andorra, Brazil, Canada, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, Great Britain, San Marino, Singapore, Switzerland, USA, Vatican City.

    Information on the EASE website.

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    Can I obtain this permit upon arrival in Cape Verde and pay the tax directly at the airport?

It is possible to apply upon arrival and pay the airport tax on the spot, but the government encourages travelers to apply in advance to avoid crowds and delays. In the future, travelers who arrive at border points without prior registration will be charged an additional fee.

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    What is the airport security tax charged for?

The Airport Security Fee (TSA) is paid as compensation for services provided to passengers in the aviation sector and is designed to cover the costs associated with human and material resources dedicated to ensuring border security, preventing and deterring illegal activities and enhancing the safety of the civil aviation of Cape Verde.

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    What documents must be submitted for registration on the site:

• Passport, valid for at least 6 months after departure from Cape Verde. A scan of the ID page of the traveler's valid passport is required. This is a page with a passport photo. The photo must be clear to compare information. The passport cannot be an emergency green passport.
• Return flights to Cape Verde. A copy of the booking confirmation for the return flight from the traveler's country to Cape Verde airport. If travelers have transit routes, they must also be indicated. All documents must be registered. Pre-registration is also required for domestic flights. Tickets must contain the flight number.
• Local contact information (from the hotel or from a private person).

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    Tourist visa in Cape Verde

For a tourist trip to Cape Verde, you also need to register on the EASE online platform five days before the trip date.

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   Citizens of some countries will need a visa. For exact information on visa requirements, contact the Cape Verde embassy, consulate or visa center in your country of residence.

   The following documents are usually required to obtain a tourist visa:

• Completed visa application.
• Passport, valid for at least 6 months.
• Passport size photo.
• Confirmation of travel route.

    The visa must be used within 60 days of its issuance, and it allows the owner to stay in Cape Verde for 90 days with the option of extending the visa for the same period.