Cape Verde holidays: Entry requirements, passport validity, visas and Covid rules explained

Cape Verde is currently in a ‘state of alert’.

While the government has eased some of the restrictive measures previously in place, there are many rules members of the public still need to observe including the fact they must keep a social distance of at least 1m.

To add to this, there is the required use of Covid certificates and negative test results to access certain services and activities including gyms and nightclubs.

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Here is the latest advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office at the time of publication, but this is updated regularly so ensure you check the government's guidance before flying.

There are ferry and airline connections operating between islands. If you’re travelling between islands, you’ll need to complete an online health surveillance form and present one of the following:

Children aged 11 and under are exempt from these requirements.

Tests are available at health centres and cost 6500CV Escudos (around £55). You can find a list of health centres online.

The Cape Verde government has eased some of the restrictive measures previously in place, while maintaining the need to observe some rules on social distancing and hygiene:

If you test positive for Covid-19, it is still mandatory to self-isolate at your accommodation or in accommodation provided by the health authorities for 14 days. If you test positive but do not have any symptoms you will still need to self-isolate for 10 days at your accommodation.

With ongoing effect:

The required use of Covid certificates and negative test results to access certain services and activities remains, including:

There are three Cape Verde Covid certificates –