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This information is for people travelling on a full 鈥楤ritish citizen鈥� passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government鈥檚 understanding of Cape Verde鈥檚 current rules for the most common types of travel.

The authorities in Cape Verde set and enforce entry rules. If you鈥檙e not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the (in Portuguese) or through the 聽(in English).

Passport validity requirements

To enter Cape Verde, your passport must have an 鈥榚xpiry date鈥� at least 6 months after the date you arrive.

Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.

You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost, stolen or is damaged.

Visa requirements

You can enter Cape Verde as a visitor for up to 30 days without a visa.

To stay longer or to travel for other reasons, you must .

Traveller entry form

You must fill in a at least 5 days before you arrive in the country. This form includes an airport security fee (鈥楾SA鈥�), which you must pay before you arrive.

If you鈥檙e travelling with a tour operator, check whether they can complete the form for you as part of the booking process.

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Children aged one and under do not need to fill in the traveller entry form.

Travelling with children

Children aged 17 and under travelling to Cape Verde alone, or with a person who is not their parent or legal guardian, must carry a letter of authorisation to travel from their parent or guardian. The letter must be in Portuguese and the signature must be certified by a 听辞谤

The letter should include:

• the child鈥檚 dates of arrival and departure
• the address where they will be staying
• the name of the adult in Cape Verde who will be responsible for them during their stay
• the full names, passport numbers and contact details of the parent or guardian
• the parent or guardian鈥檚 signature and date of issue

If you are not the parent or guardian and you bring a child to Cape Verde without a legally certified letter of authorisation, you may be refused entry.

Vaccine requirements

To enter Cape Verde, you must have a certificate to prove you鈥檝e had a yellow fever vaccination if you鈥檙e coming from a .

For full details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations see .

Customs rules

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.