Cape Verde

EASE pre-registrationFrench travellers are visa-exempt for up to 30 days but must pre-register on the government platform at least five days before arrival and pay the airport security tax there (3,400 escudos, i.e. 30.83 euros). Keep the proof of payment. ease.gov.cv

• Passport valid for at least three months beyond the planned stay; emergency passports issued by France are accepted.
• Beyond 30 days and up to 90 days a tourist visa is required, from a consulate or on arrival; it can be extended at most for the same duration.

• Yellow fever: compulsory for travellers arriving from endemic areas. Routine vaccinations up to date; depending on the trip, consider hepatitis A, typhoid, hepatitis B, rabies and dengue.
• Dengue: no curative treatment, strictly avoid anti-inflammatories. Malaria: transmission limited to Santiago island, rare and sporadic cases.
• “Local medical capacity is weak and access to medicines may be limited”: insurance covering medical costs, hospitalisation and repatriation is essential. Drink only sealed or treated water.

No particular vigilance zone is listed on the official page (in French) (updated on 13 Oct 2026) · see the page.

• The crime rate in Cape Verde is generally low, but can include pickpocketing, bag snatching, burglary and muggings, particularly in the capital city of Praia and on the islands of Sal and Boa Vista. Sexual assaults are rare but have been reported.
• There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and individuals who view the UK and British nationals as targets. Stay aware of your surroundings at all times.

• There are severe penalties for possessing, using or trafficking drugs. Penalties include fines and long prison sentences.

• There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of Cape Verde. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.

Population · 2025

527,326

Time zone

−2 h from Paris

Plugs and voltage

Type C and F plugs · 220 V

Driving side

Driving on the right

Calling code

+238

Languages

Portuguese, Cabo Verdean Creole

Area

4,033 km²

Highest point

Pico do Fogo, 2,882 m

Main religions

Roman Catholic 72.5%, Protestant 4%, Christian Rationalism 1.7%, Muslim 1.3%, Jehovah's Witness 1.2%, Church of Jesus Christ 1%, other Christian 1.3%, other 1.2%, none 15.6%, no response 0.4%