🇨🇻 Is Cape Verde safe to visit?
Daily safety index from official government advisories, plus the consular map of Cape Verde: 8 diplomatic missions from 8 countries, local emergency numbers and language essentials.
Updated Oct 8, 2026 · Composite index recalculated daily from official government advisories.
What official sources say
Levels are normalized to Telcomia's 1–4 scale. Always read the full official advisory at the source.
What to know before traveling to Cape Verde
Drawn from the linked official advisories — always check the full text at the source.
Trip essentials
- GHIC (Global Health Insurance Card) is not accepted in Cape Verde; arrange separate travel insurance
- Travel insurance must cover your planned itinerary, activities and emergency expenses
- Passport required with over 6 months validity; EU nationals can stay up to 30 days without visa
- Pre-registration on ease.gov.cv and payment of Airport Security Tax (TSA) mandatory before arrival
- Stays over 30 days require a visa; extensions available at the General Directorate of Emigration and Borders
- Overstaying the allowed period results in fines that must be paid before leaving the country
Local laws and customs
- Fines are imposed for exceeding the permitted stay and must be settled prior to departure
Health
- GHIC cards are not valid in Cape Verde; private health insurance covering emergencies is required
- Spanish nationals in emergencies can call the consular emergency line: +238 991 01 24
Emergency numbers in Cape Verde
Embassies and consulates in Cape Verde
8 diplomatic missions from 8 countries, across 2 cities.
| Nationality | Missions | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇴 Angola | 1 | Praia |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | 1 | Praia |
| 🇨🇳 China | 1 | Praia |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 1 | Praia |
| 🇫🇷 France | 1 | Plateau Santiago |
| 🇱🇺 Luxembourg | 1 | Praia |
| 🇷🇺 Russia | 1 | Praia |
| 🇺🇸 United States | 1 | Praia |
The full directory — addresses, phone numbers and locations on the map — is available in the Telcomia app.
Local language
The main local language in Cape Verde is Portuguese. The Telcomia app includes 16 emergency phrases in Portuguese, with audio, ready to play when you need them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cape Verde safe to visit right now?
The Telcomia Safety Index for Cape Verde is 1.18/4 (Low risk, level 1 of 4) as of Oct 8, 2026. It is a composite of official advisories from Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, recalculated daily.
What is the emergency number in Cape Verde?
The general emergency number in Cape Verde is 132. Save it before you travel — with a Telcomia eSIM you can call for help without hunting for Wi-Fi.
How many embassies are there in Cape Verde?
Telcomia tracks 8 diplomatic missions from 8 countries in Cape Verde, across 2 cities. The full directory with addresses and phone numbers is in the Telcomia app.
Informational only
This page is general information, not a substitute for official government travel advice. Conditions can change quickly — always check your own government's latest advisory before and during your trip.
Advisory levels summarize official sources: Spain's MAEC, the UK FCDO (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0) and the U.S. Department of State (public domain). Follow the links above for the full official text.