Cabo Verde tourism visa and EASE pre-registration with airport security fee
TSA
Since 1 January 2019, all foreign travellers to Cabo Verde (except residents and people born in Cabo Verde) must pre-register online on the EASE platform and pay the airport security fee (TSA). Nationals of 91 listed countries also need an entry visa; everyone else is visa-exempt but still pre-registers. The tourism visa allows a stay of 90 days, extendable by up to the same period. Citizens of countries with no Cabo Verdean diplomatic post may apply for a visa at the border.
1 entry rule for Cape Verde based on recent travel
These apply to people who were recently in certain countries. Sign in and add your trips to see whether any apply to you.
Yellow fever certificate needed after a stay in countries with risk of yellow fever transmission (WHO list)
Travellers aged 1 year and over arriving from a yellow fever risk country need a valid yellow fever certificate.
WHO International Travel and Health, Annex 1: Countries with risk of yellow fever transmission and countries requiring proof of vaccination against yellow fever (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) WHO ITH Country List: Vaccination requirements and WHO recommendations for international travellers, 2022 edition (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) Checked October 19, 2026
Visiting Cape Verde
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Life in Cape Verde
Money
3
Currency
Cape Verdean Escudo
CVE
Cape Verdean Escudo
Cost of living
54
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
16.5–27.5%
Income tax (national)
VAT (IVA) 15%
IRPS on aggregated income: 16.5% up to CVE 960,000 a year, 23.1% to CVE 1,800,000, 27.5% above; taxable income up to CVE 220,000 is exempt.
Your edge here Members
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Who it’s for
Tourists and short-term visitors to Cabo Verde, including cruise passengers.
Eligibility
Visa-required list
Nationals of 91 countries on the official EASE country list must hold an entry visa; nationals of other countries are visa-exempt.
- Examples on the list: Algeria, Chad, Congo, Egypt, Gabon, Mauritania, Pakistan, Philippines
Official wording
The official EASE country list names 91 countries whose nationals must hold an entry visa (e.g. Algeria, Chad, Congo, Egypt, Gabon, Mauritania, Pakistan, Philippines). Nationals not on the list are visa-exempt.
Exceptions for listed nationals
Listed nationals do not need a visa if they hold one of the residence permits below or were born in Cabo Verde.
- Valid residence permit from an EU state, Iceland, Liechtenstein, the UK, San Marino, Switzerland, the Vatican, Brazil, Canada or the USA
- Born in Cabo Verde: spouse and children under 18 are also covered
Official wording
Listed nationals do not need a visa if they hold a valid residence permit from an EU state, Iceland, Liechtenstein, the UK, San Marino, Switzerland, the Vatican, Brazil, Canada or the USA; a valid Cabo Verde residence permit (TRE); or were born in Cabo Verde (plus spouse and children under 18).
Pre-registration
Pre-register online up to 5 days before departure and pay the TSA.
- Pre-registration does not by itself guarantee entry
Official wording
Pre-register online up to 5 days before departure and pay the TSA. Pre-registration does not by itself guarantee entry.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementPassport
- Document checklistPassport valid at least 6 months
- FeesAirport security fee (TSA)
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