Cape Verde visa requirements for Indians

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.

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