Cape Verde is a country off the north-west coast of Africa. It has a number of tourist attractions. Tourism is the lifeblood of the country's economy. As a result, many tourists flock there in droves. Would you like to take a tour? Find out what documents you'll need.
Passport required for travel to Cape Verde
To travel to Cape Verde, you need a passport valid for 2 months after the date of return. This provision concerns French, Belgian and Swiss nationals, among others.. You must also have a passport with at least three blank pages, two of which must be facing each other.
You can apply for an emergency passport in accordance with the rules in force in each country. The new provisions also require minors to have their own passport.
In addition to a passport, a visa is required for stays of more than one month.. You can obtain this document from the embassy. But to do so, you must present the following documents:
- a visa application (there are forms to fill in);
- photocopy of passport complying with current regulations;
- 2 original passport photos ;
- 2 stamped envelopes ;
- copy of airline ticket ;
- payment of the visa by cheque.
Instead of a copy of the plane ticket, you can enclose proof of the return journey. The visa is valid for 12 months. It allows you to enter Cape Verde.
Pre-registration required for travel to Cape Verde
To travel to Cape Verde, you need to pre-register 5 days before departure. This is done on the official Cape Verde government website. You need to fill in information about your passport, your stay and your place of accommodation in Cape Verde.
When you pre-register, you must make a declaration via the EASE form for Cape Verde.
Once you have sent the information, you will receive the travel authorisation in PDF format. It should be printed in colour for presentation on arrival in Cape Verde, by air only.
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