Cape Verde — Visas and Healthcare
Passports and Visas
Visitors of any nationality require a passport, valid for the period of intended stay, to enter the Cape Verde Islands.
Americans
US citizens require a valid passport. A visa can be obtained on arrival for a fee of EUR25.
UK Nationals
UK passport holders require a valid passport. A visa can be obtained on arrival for a fee of EUR25.
Canadians
Canadians require a valid passport. A visa can be obtained on arrival for a fee of EUR25.
Australians
Australians require a valid passport. A visa can be obtained on arrival for a fee of EUR25.
South Africans
South Africans require a valid passport. A visa can be obtained on arrival for a fee of EUR25.
Irish Nationals
Irish nationals require a valid passport. A visa can be obtained on arrival for a fee of EUR25.
New Zealanders
New Zealand nationals require a valid passport. A visa can be obtained on arrival for a fee of EUR25.
Healthcare
No vaccinations are required for entry to Cape Verde, however it is recommended that precautions be taken against typhoid fever, polio and cholera. Outbreaks of Brucellosis are occasionally reported. A yellow fever certificate of inoculation is compulsory for travelers entering from a yellow fever infected area. There is a limited risk of malaria on Sao Tiago Island. Water is unsafe to drink without prior treatment, and milk is unpasteurized. Medical facilities are limited and some medicines in short supply. Visitors receive free hospital treatment in general hospitals on presenting their passports, but health insurance is strongly advised, with coverage for emergency repatriation.
Safety
Visits to Cape Verde are usually trouble free. The political situation is stable and crime rate low. The only danger is presented by occasional hazardous sea conditions around the islands.
