Cape Verde entry requirements for UK travellers
Everything a UK traveller needs to know before visiting Cape Verde: visa and passport rules, recommended vaccines with lead times, and whether you need an International Driving Permit.
Quick answer for UK travellers
- Visa
- No - visa-free for short tourist stays
- Passport
- valid 6+ months beyond arrival
- Vaccines
- 3 recommended, 4 to consider
- Driving permit
- 1968 Vienna Convention IDP if you plan to drive
Data is automatically refreshed from official UK government sources: gov.uk Foreign Travel Advice for visa and passport rules, NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro for vaccines, and gov.uk driving abroad guidance for International Driving Permits. Not medical advice - always confirm with a travel-health professional and the Cape Verde embassy before you travel. Read our full methodology →
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 · checked . 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 · checked . Cross-check against NHS Fit for Travel and US CDC Traveller's Health.
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.
Cape Verde travel: frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa for Cape Verde from the UK?
No - British passport holders don't normally need a visa for short tourist stays in Cape Verde. Always confirm with the UK government's foreign travel advice before booking.
How long does my passport need to be valid for Cape Verde?
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you arrive in Cape Verde. Check your expiry date well in advance - renewing a UK passport currently takes around 3 weeks.
What vaccines do I need for Cape Verde?
No vaccines are listed as required for Cape Verde, but Hepatitis A, Tetanus / Diphtheria, Typhoid are recommended for UK travellers based on NaTHNaC guidance. Some vaccines need several weeks for full protection - book a travel clinic appointment well before you fly.
Do I need an International Driving Permit for Cape Verde?
If you plan to drive in Cape Verde on a UK licence, you may need an International Driving Permit issued under the 1968 Vienna Convention. UK IDPs are issued by PayPoint in person and cost £5.50.
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