Travel requirements for Cape Verde
Everything a UK traveller needs to know before visiting Cape Verde — passport and visa rules, recommended vaccines with lead times, and whether you need an International Driving Permit.
Entry requirements for Cape Verde
Passport validity
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you arrive.
Visas
British passport holders do not normally need a visa for short tourist stays.
Source: UK Foreign Travel Advice — Cape Verde. Always confirm the latest requirements before you travel.
Vaccines for travel to Cape Verde
Based on NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro guidance for UK travellers. Lead times assume protection is needed on the day you arrive.
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2 weeks before travelHepatitis A Recommended
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Tetanus / Diphtheria Recommended
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2 weeks before travelTyphoid Recommended
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Dengue Consider
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3 weeks before travelHepatitis B Consider
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4 weeks before travelRabies (Pre-exposure) Consider
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Tuberculosis (BCG) Consider
Source: NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro — Cape Verde.
Driving in Cape Verde
To drive in Cape Verde with a UK driving licence, you may need an International Driving Permit (IDP) under the 1968 Vienna Convention.
IDPs are issued by PayPoint (no longer the Post Office) — find an issuing store.
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