Entry to the territory: Allowed
Cape Verde’s air and sea borders are open.

Entry requirements for Cape Verde are the same for all travellers, regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status.

There are no longer any COVID-19 vaccination, testing or passenger locator form requirements for entry to Cape Verde

Tests: Not required

Quarantine: No
Not required

Information updated on 2023-03-08.

Lockdown: Partial
Cape Verde is in a ‘state of alert’. 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:

keep a social distance of at least 1m
wash your hands regularly
respect the rules on maximum occupancy in shops and services, restaurants, cafés and on public transport
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:

Shops and stores close at 8:30pm, with the exception of pharmacies and bread shops which close at 9pm
Bars, open-air cafés selling alcoholic drinks, restaurants, snack bars and takeaways close at 12am in most areas but 2am in pedestrianised and beach-front areas
Lounge bars, night clubs and discos close at 4am
Cultural, recreational, sporting and leisure activities and family events, such as weddings and christening, are permitted, subject to the rules on social distancing and hygiene

Mask use
Masks are recommended

Gatherings: Partially Allowed
Allowed under covid restrictions

Restaurants and bars: Open with restrictions

Shops: Open

Tourist attractions: Open

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