Cape Verde Travel Advice

Best time to go to Cape Verde

The dry season in Cape Verde is between November and June, when the weather is hot and sunny and rainfall is minimal – temperatures get up to the high 20s. That said, the tropical climate stays bright all year, with July and August being the wettest months.

Passports and Visas

If you are on a TUI Package Holiday, Cape Verde Airport Tax is included in the price of your package holiday. It's essential that you register your details with us at least 7 days before you travel so that we can pay the airport tax on your behalf. To register your details go to https://www.tui.co.uk/destinations/cape-verde-airport-tax-registration

Important: If you do not register your details, you will be required to pay €31 per person upon arrival to passport control.

If you are on a TUI flight only booking you’ll need to pay an Airport Tax to enter the Cape Verde Islands. Airport Tax can be paid in cash at passport control at a cost of approximately 31€ per person or, to pay on line go to https://www.ease.gov.cv/

Please note, if you booked your holiday within 7 days of departure, you will have to pay at the airport however, if you contact your TUI hotel representative providing the immigration receipt, they will refund this to you.

Please note, your passport should be valid for a minimum period of 6 months from the date of entry into Cape Verde. For the most up-to-date passport and visa info, visit https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cape-verde.

Don't forget to arrange your travel insurance before you go.

Health and safety

If you have specific medical needs, you need to consider whether the health care system in the destination you're looking at is likely to be able to meet those needs if you have any problems while you're away. Consider things like the country's state of development, level of infrastructure and its size and location. For the latest information in respect of health, safety and provision of medical facilities visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cape-verde/health.

You should take out suitable health and medical insurance to cover you while you are in your destination.

Please note, there may be strong currents and waves in Cape Verde. We advise customers to always follow the flag warning system on the public beaches.

Travel Aware

Travel Aware – Staying Safe and Healthy Abroad
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and National Travel Health Network and Centre have up-to-date advice on staying safe and healthy abroad.

See gov.uk/travelaware and follow @FCDOtravelGovUK on Twitter and Facebook.com/FCDOtravel – for the latest general FCDO travel advice, including coronavirus travel guidance, security and local laws, and passport and visa information.

See gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice – for FCDO travel advice about individual destinations.

Sign up for FCDO travel advice email alerts, so you automatically receive the latest travel advice updates and travel requirements for the destinations you want to know about.

See Travel Aware page – for travel advice from First Choice.

See travelhealthpro.org.uk – for current travel health news.

The advice can change so check regularly for updates.