Cape Verde visa requirements for Indians

Travel and visa requirements

Cape Verdian Visa is not required for Indians

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Cape Verdian visa is granted to India citizens upon their arrival to any Cape Verdian port of entry. This visa allows for a stay duration of 30 days.
  • Travellers who want to travel to Cape Verde must first register online, preferably five days before their arrival into the country.
  • An airport Security Tax of CVE 3400 is levied on tourists arriving in Cape Verde.
  • Visitors are required to have a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months from the date of arrival in Cape Verde. The passport should have two blank pages for visa stamping.
  • Underage travellers must tender their parental consension as an authorization to visit Cape Verde.
  • Travellers must show proof of a confirmed means of accommodation for their entire stay in Cape Verde. This could be in the form of a sponsor letter from a host living in the country or a hotel reservation.
  • You are to show proof of sufficient funds to sustain you throughout your stay in Cape Verde.
  • You do not any Cape Verdian visa if any of your parents or spouse is Cape Verdian national.
  • Prospective visitors can get to Cape Verde from Delhi or Mumbai international airport.
  • British Airways, Ethiopia Airways, Air Europa, and Royal Air Maroc are some of the carriers that fly from Kenya to Cape Verde.
  • The estimated flight time from Delhi, India to Praia, Cape Verde is 17 hours, 34 minutes 
  • The Cape Verdean Escudo(CVE) is the official currency used in Cape Verde. Visitors can exchange their foreign currency at various banks and exchange outlets in the country.
  • The official language of Cape Verde is Portuguese. But the unofficial one, which is spoken by most ( if not all) is the Cape Verdean Creole, which is also known as Kabuverdianu or simply called Creole or Kriolu.
  • Cape Verde's subtropical climate makes year-round travel pleasant and enjoyable. August is the hottest month in Cape Verde, and the coldest is January.
  • Fogo, Sal, Palmeira and Santa Maria are fascinating top destinations in Cape Verde for Tourists to explore. 
  • While Cape Verde is home to diverse religious demography, Christianity is currently the religion practised by a vast majority of Cape Verde’s population.
  • Visitors can move around in Cape Verde with minibuses, taxis, boats and planes.
  • Canja, Catchupa, Morreia and Percebes are some of the dishes tourists can enjoy while in Cape Verde.
  • Being an Island, Cape Verde is famous for fishing and you can find various species of fishes in the country.
  • The Time zone in Cape Verde is (GMT-1), which puts India six hours, 30 minutes ahead in time.
  • The power and socket plug used in Cape Verde are of Type C and F. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz. You should always travel with your electronic adapters nevertheless.
  • Cape Verde is a small country and very difficult to spot on a world map, but the country has a lot to offer.  Each island serves a different set of attraction and reasons to visit the region.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the estimated time to travel to Cape Verde from India?

The estimated flight time from Delhi, India to Praia, Cape Verde is 17 hours, 34 minutes.

What is the official currency of Cape Verde?

The Cape Verdean Escudo(CVE) is the official currency used in Cape Verde. Visitors can exchange their foreign currency at various banks and exchange outlets in the country.

Do I need to pay an airport tax when I arrive in Cape Verde?

You are to pay an Airport Security Tax of CVE 3400 when you arrived at the Cape Verdian airports.

At which Indian international airport will I find planes flying to Cape Verde?

You can get to Cape Verde through Delhi, Ahmedabad, Lucknow and Mumbai international airports.