{"id":1804,"date":"2024-04-12T11:26:13","date_gmt":"2024-04-12T09:26:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.easecv.com\/?p=1804"},"modified":"2024-07-08T15:33:47","modified_gmt":"2024-07-08T13:33:47","slug":"arrivee-bateau","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.easecv.com\/en\/article\/boat-arrival\/","title":{"rendered":"I'm arriving by boat. Can I apply for my Cape Verde EASE online?"},"content":{"rendered":"
Tourism is a key sector of the Cape Verde economy. To facilitate entry to the country while strengthening security, The Cape Verdean authorities have introduced the EASE approach, which includes the payment of an airport tax.<\/strong>. This official document is often required for travellers arriving by plane and wishing to visit the archipelago. But what about people arriving by boat? Is it possible to apply for your Cape Verde EASE online before docking, or is there another procedure? In this article, we explain how to go about it.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Since November 2019, EASE pre-registration has been introduced to replace the traditional tourist visa. However, certain countries are exempt from the visa requirement, including residents of the European Union and several other countries, including the United States, Canada and Switzerland<\/strong>. For these nationalities, an EASE is compulsory for a stay of 30 or 90 days maximum. The online EASE application must be submitted at least four working days before your planned date of arrival in the archipelago. If you miss this deadline, you can also pay the airport tax when you arrive in Cape Verde, with an immigration officer. Your passport must be valid for at least 2 months from the date of departure from Cape Verde.<\/p>\n Travellers arriving by boat do not need to apply for the EASE online. The procedure is different for arrivals by sea and air. If you are arriving by boat, all you need to do is go to a border post at one of Cape Verde's main seaports, i.e. Praia, Sal or Mindelo, to prove that you have arrived in the country. <\/strong>. You will need to provide information about your identity, your travel itinerary and the practical details of your stay.<\/p>\n It is important to note that local authorities have the power to refuse access to certain people, in particular where there is a risk to national security. <\/strong><\/p>\n If you're arriving by boat, it's important to find out everything you need to know:<\/p>\n It is advisable to contact a Cape Verdean embassy if you have any doubts about arriving by boat. If you are taking a cruise, your cruise company can also advise you on all matters relating to travel formalities and arrival in Cape Verde. Indeed, Certain factors need to be taken into account, such as the validity of your passport, the length of your stay and your type of accommodation.<\/strong>\u00a0It is therefore advisable to start preparing for your arrival and take all the necessary information so that you are not refused access to the territory when you arrive by sea.<\/p>\n Identity and document checks are carried out when you enter Cape Verde. In general, you will need to present :<\/p>\n In a nutshell,<\/strong> It is perfectly possible to arrive in Cape Verde by sea, without having to complete an online procedure prior to departure, and provided you comply with the requirements of the authorities once you arrive. Don't hesitate to contact a Cape Verde embassy for more information and to check that you meet all the requirements before embarking on this wonderful trip to the Cape Verde archipelago.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Tourism is a key sector of the Cape Verde economy. To make it easier to enter the country, while at the same time improving security, the Cape Verdean authorities have introduced the...<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2580,"featured_media":1807,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nEASE Cape Verde: what you need to know<\/h2>\n
How do I obtain an EASE for arrival by boat?<\/h2>\n
Find out if I am eligible to arrive by boat<\/h3>\n
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Precautions to take when arriving in Cape Verde<\/h2>\n
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Find out more at a Cape Verde embassy<\/h3>\n
Once in Cape Verde: the procedure to follow<\/h2>\n
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