Cape Verde Pre-Arrival Registration

Q: What is the Cape Verde Pre-Arrival Registration?

The Cape Verde Pre-Arrival Registration is a mandatory online traveller registration on the EASE platform that all foreign visitors must complete up to 5 days before arrival. The process collects passport, itinerary and accommodation details and requires payment of the Airport Security Fee (TSA). Apply via the official portal at ease.gov.cv or apply with DoVisa for guided help.

Q: Who needs the Cape Verde Pre-Arrival Registration?

Most foreign nationals arriving to Cape Verde by air must pre-register and pay the TSA. Exemptions include Cape Verdean passport holders, legal residents, children under two and genuine air transit passengers who do not clear immigration. See the consular portal for full rules: Portal Consular .

Q: What happens if I arrive without a valid pre-registration?

Arriving without a completed registration can delay immigration processing and may delay or prevent boarding at your departure airport. Airlines and immigration typically check the registration receipt and TSA payment at check-in or on arrival. To avoid issues, complete registration before you travel.

Q: Can I edit or correct my application after submission?

Yes — if you spot an error, use the government portal or contact DoVisa support immediately. Minor corrections (hotel name, flight number) are usually allowed before travel, but some changes may require re-payment of the TSA or a new submission. See Portal Consular FAQs .

Q: Is a departure Cape Verde Pre-Arrival Registration also required?

No — there is no separate outbound departure registration. The mandatory step is the pre-arrival registration and TSA payment before you enter Cape Verde. Confirm the latest guidance on the official portal: Portal Consular .

Q: Which airports and seaports accept this registration?

Present your registration receipt and TSA proof at immigration at any Cape Verde international arrival point. Main international airports include Amílcar Cabral International Airport (Sal — SID), Nelson Mandela International Airport (Praia), Aristides Pereira International Airport (Boa Vista) and São Vicente international airport. Check your flight’s arrival airport when registering.

Q: Can I apply from my mobile phone?

Yes — the EASE portal is accessible from mobile devices and you can complete registration and pay the TSA on a phone or tablet. For guided completion, use DoVisa’s mobile-friendly apply flow at Apply for your registration .

Q: How far in advance should I apply for the registration?

Apply at least 5 days before travel — that is the official window recommended by authorities — and no earlier than necessary. We recommend completing registration 5–72 hours before departure to allow time for corrections. Start your application .

Q: What is the step-by-step application process?

1) Go to EASE or DoVisa. 2) Enter passport, travel dates, arrival airport and accommodation. 3) Review and pay the Airport Security Fee (TSA). 4) Save or print the confirmation and TSA receipt for check-in and immigration.

Q: Do children need their own Cape Verde Pre-Arrival Registration?

Children aged two and over must be included in a registration and have their own passport details entered; children under two are exempt from pre-registration and TSA. When travelling with minors, carry any required parental authorisation letters and ID documents.

Complete your Cape Verde Pre-Arrival Registration online via the official EASE portal — submit up to 5 days before travel and pay the Airport Security Fee (TSA).

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What Is the Cape Verde Pre-Arrival Registration?

The Cape Verde Pre-Arrival Registration is an online traveller registration required by Cape Verdean authorities for most foreign visitors. Introduced as part of the EASE (Efficient, Automatic and Secure Entry) platform, the pre-registration replaces informal paper procedures and centralises traveller data and Airport Security Tax (TSA) collection to speed immigration checks at arrival airports.

Apply through the official EASE portal (ease.gov.cv) or use DoVisa for guided completion and document checks. The application collects passport details, travel itinerary, arrival airport and first-night accommodation; you will pay the TSA online during the process. Once approved you receive an email confirmation and a printable receipt — keep this ready for check-in and immigration.

The registration is not a visa: it is a mandatory pre-travel registration and security tax payment that immigration uses to process arrivals. Separate visa rules still apply for nationals who require a visa in advance; Cape Verde also recently ended visa-on-arrival for a number of nationalities effective 1 January 2026, increasing reliance on pre-arrival processes and embassy visas where required.

For full entry rules see Cape Verde visa information and the government consular portal (Portal Consular). When ready, Apply for your Cape Verde Pre-Arrival Registration now for guided support and accuracy checks.

Who Needs the Cape Verde Pre-Arrival Registration?

Who Needs It

All foreign citizens intending to travel to Cape Verde by air — register up to 5 days before departure
Tourists, business visitors and cruise passengers who will clear Cape Verde immigration
Travellers who must pay the Airport Security Tax (TSA) before arrival

Who Is Exempt

Cape Verdean passport holders and persons legally resident in Cape Verde
Children under two years of age
Passengers in international transit who do not clear immigration
Passengers on official government missions or private state flights (reciprocity applies)

Cape Verde Entry Requirements & Restrictions

Passport Validity

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival. Carry the passport used in the registration when you check in and on arrival. See Portal Consular.

Vaccination Requirements

A Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is required if you are arriving from a country with yellow fever transmission risk; see the CDC guidance for the list of risk countries. Other routine vaccinations are recommended before travel.

Customs & Prohibited Items

Cabo Verde prohibits import of illegal narcotics, weapons/ammunition, and other restricted goods. Some agricultural products, endangered species and controlled medicines require permits. Check Trade.gov for specifics.

Airport Security Fee (TSA)

Pre-registration includes payment of the Airport Security Fee (TSA). The fee is charged at the end of the online registration (reported as 3,400 CVE on official tourism guidance). Children under two are exempt.

Health & Insurance Advice

Medical care on outer islands is limited — have travel insurance covering medical evacuation. Observe CDC guidance on food, water safety and routine vaccines before travel: CDC Cape Verde.

Travel Tips for Cape Verde Visitors

Cape Verde is an island nation off West Africa famed for beaches, wind sports and Creole culture. International flights mainly serve the islands of Sal and Boa Vista with additional services to Praia and São Vicente. Inter-island transfers are by domestic flights or ferries.

Currency: Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE). Many tourist businesses accept euros; carry local currency for small shops and domestic travel.
Language: Portuguese is the official language; Cape Verdean Creole is widely spoken. English is commonly available in hotels, tourist services and larger airports.
Time zone: Cape Verde Time is GMT−1.
Main airports: Amílcar Cabral International Airport (Sal — SID), Nelson Mandela International Airport (Praia), Aristides Pereira International (Boa Vista), São Vicente international airports accept international flights; check your arrival airport when registering.
Best time to visit: November–June for drier conditions; trade winds make it popular for windsurfing and kitesurfing.
Plan transfers: Ferry and domestic flight schedules can be limited — book island transfers and accommodation before arrival and include those details in your registration.
Health: Practice food and water safety — recent reports note cases of travel-related gastrointestinal illness in resort areas.
Local customs: Dress is relaxed on resort islands, more modest on local inhabited islands; always carry ID.

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Maria S.Feb 5, 2026

"Needed the Cape Verde Pre-Arrival Registration for our family trip to Sal. DoVisa guided us through the TSA payment and the email receipt arrived quickly. Check-in at our departure airport was smooth and immigration at SID scanned the confirmation."

Liam R.Jan 15, 2026

"Quick process — entered passport and hotel details, paid the TSA online. Support clarified the arrival airport field when we had a multi-island itinerary. Confirmation came by email the same day."

Ana P.Dec 2, 2025

"Form was straightforward but I had to upload a scanned passport page twice. Once accepted, the registration receipt showed the TSA paid and immigration at Praia was fast."

Lucas P.Nov 10, 2025

"The Cape Verde Pre-Arrival Registration saved us time at the airport. We completed everything before leaving home and immigration at our arrival point accepted the printed receipt without questions."

Fatima O.Sep 22, 2025

"Helpful reminders about yellow fever rules and the passport validity requirement. The confirmation email included a clear receipt for the TSA which made check-in easier."

Amira H.Aug 30, 2025

"I used DoVisa for the registration before a business trip to Boa Vista. Support checked my passport MRZ and arrival flight details; the receipt arrived within hours and immigration was efficient."

Jon M.Jul 16, 2025

"Everything worked but I had to correct my hotel name after submission via the government portal. Once corrected the printed confirmation was accepted at immigration."

Beatriz L.May 28, 2025

"I mistyped my flight number and had to update it on the consular portal — slightly stressful, but support pointed me to the edit page and it was fixed before travel."

Sven K.Apr 30, 2025

"Fast and reliable — confirmation email, TSA receipt and clear instructions for arrival at SID. Good for solo travellers and families alike."

Nadia T.Apr 10, 2025

"Family trip to Sal went smoothly thanks to the pre-registration. We paid the TSA online and saved time at immigration — support answered my question about transit exemptions quickly."

Maria S.Feb 5, 2026

Liam R.Jan 15, 2026

"Quick process — entered passport and hotel details, paid the TSA online. Support clarified the arrival airport field when we had a multi-island itinerary. Confirmation came by email the same day."

Ana P.Dec 2, 2025

"Form was straightforward but I had to upload a scanned passport page twice. Once accepted, the registration receipt showed the TSA paid and immigration at Praia was fast."