Africa
Cabo Verde
Stable, safe Atlantic archipelago with beaches (Sal, Boa Vista), hiking (Santo Antão) and music in Mindelo. Remote-work program exists; expect Portuguese and Creole, limited English, pricey flights between islands and patchy internet.
- US travel advisoryLevel 1Exercise normal precautionsDetails
- Visa61 of 198passports can visit visa-freeDetails
- CurrencyCVEUS$1 ≈ CVE98.00Details
- Price level48%of US prices (World Bank PPP)Details
- English2/5LimitedDetails
- PlugsType C, F230 V, 50 HzDetails
- Emergency112Police 132 · Ambulance 130 · Fire 131 · All emergencies 112
- Tap waterNo, drink bottledTap water is desalinated and often unreliable; drink bottled or filtered water.Details
- LGBTQ+LegalDecriminalised in 2004 and employment discrimination is banned; island culture is socially conservative but relaxed.Details
- DrivingOn the rightForeign licences are generally accepted for short stays; carry an IDP as backup. Mountain roads are steep and often cobbled.
- Digital nomad visaYesCabo Verde Remote Working ProgramDetails
Where to go in Cabo Verde
4 places with full guides. Comfortable monthly budget for one person, rent included.
When to visit Cabo Verde
November–June is dry and warm, best for beaches; whale watching peaks February–April. August–October is the rainy season, hot and humid.
Good to know
Entry
- Complete the EASE traveller pre-registration at least 5 days before arrival; it includes payment of the airport security fee (TSA).
- From 1 July 2026, travellers without completed pre-registration pay double the TSA fee at the border.
- Visitors can stay up to 30 days visa-free; passport needs 6 months validity; yellow fever certificate if arriving from risk countries.
Laws visitors break by accident
- Drug offences carry heavy penalties
- Topless sunbathing is not accepted on public beaches
Etiquette
- Greet people with a friendly 'bom dia' or 'boa tarde'
- Dress modestly in towns away from beaches
- Don't rush; schedules run on island time
Tipping
Not expected; round up or leave 10% in restaurants.
Sources
- US State Department travel advisory
- Cabo Verde EASE
- Cabo Verde Remote Working
- UK FCDO travel advice: Cape Verde
- World Bank open data
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