Entering Cape Verde: EASE, visa and airport tax

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Many European travellers need no visa for a short stay in Cape Verde (Cabo Verde). You do register in advance online via the official portal ease.gov.cv and pay the airport tax there.

Travellers arriving at the airport with taxis waiting, Sal, Cape Verde

How to register via EASE

Go to ease.gov.cv, enter your passport and travel details and pay the airport tax online. Keep the confirmation on your phone or print it. Do this well before you travel, so you get through the check quickly on arrival.

Staying longer or moving to Sal

If you want to stay longer or live on Sal, you apply for a residence permit. The Huefter Group handles that application as your agent, together with your NIF and other paperwork.

Arriving on Sal

From the airport a taxi takes about twenty minutes to Santa Maria and usually costs 25 euros. Pay in escudos where you can: it is cheaper than paying in euros.

Frequently asked questions about entering Cape Verde

Do I need a visa for Cape Verde? Many European travellers need no visa for a short stay, but must register in advance via ease.gov.cv. Check the rules for your nationality.

Where do I pay the airport tax? Online, when you register at ease.gov.cv.

Do the rules change? Yes. Check the current rules before you travel at ease.gov.cv or with your tour operator.

Contact

WhatsApp: +238 597 56 78

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Written by Tom Wegter of The Huefter Group, Santa Maria, Sal (Cape Verde) · last updated: 12 November 2026