Africa
Cape Verde Travel Advisory
Praia
By TravelSafe Research TeamSource: U.S. State Department ↗
CapitalPraia
LanguagePortuguese
CurrencyCVE · Cape Verdean escudo
TimezoneUTC-01:00
Emergency
Tap any number to call from a mobile device
Essential Phrases
General
Com licenca
kong lee-SEN-sah
Excuse me
Quanto custa?
KWAN-too KOOS-tah
How much?
Quero comprar
KEH-roo kom-PRAHR
I want to buy...
Nao
now
No
Por favor
por fah-VOR
Please
Onde fica?
ON-jee FEE-kah
Where is...?
Sim
seeng
Yes
Greetings
Oi
oy
Hello
Obrigado
oh-bree-GAH-doo
Thank you
Emergency
Ajuda!
ah-ZHOO-dah
Help!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it safe to travel to Cape Verde right now?
The U.S. Department of State rates Cape Verde at Level 1 (Normal Precautions) as of the current advisory. Exercise normal precaution in Cabo Verde due to crime. Cabo Verde is generally a safe destination for travelers.
Do U.S. citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?
Visa requirements depend on your passport and length of stay. Use TravelSafe's free Visa Checker (linked in the Visa Requirements section above) to see the latest entry rules, passport validity requirements, and any visa-on-arrival options.
What are the emergency numbers in Cape Verde?
Emergency services in Cape Verde: General 130; Police 130; Fire 131. Tap any number in the Emergency section above to call directly from a mobile device.
Is Cape Verde safe for solo travelers?
With the current advisory at Level 1 (Normal Precautions), Cape Verde is generally manageable for prepared solo travelers. Standard precautions apply: share your itinerary, keep digital copies of your passport, and register with STEP (step.state.gov).
Always cross-check with official sources: travel.state.gov · cdc.gov
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