Cape Verde visa requirements for Congoleses
Travel and visa requirements
Cape Verdian Visa is not required for Congoleses
Stay Duration: 30 days
Entry Requirements
- Congo passport holders visiting Cape Verde must first apply for an E-visa.
- This online pre-visa can be granted by the Cape Verde consulate in the applicant's home country.
- On presentation of the pre-visa at the border checkpoint of Cape Verde the traveler is then issued a visa on arrival.
- This visa is valid for a maximum total stay of 30 days within one year.
- Congo passport holders are required to provide a passport with six months of validity and with at least two blank pages for stamps on arrival and departure from Cape Verde.
- Congo passport holders must have a return/onward ticket, and must also provide proof of hotel accommodation.
- Congolese visiting Cape Verde can extend their stay for another 30 days at the immigration office.
- Congolese visiting Cape Verde with pets must have a certificate of vaccination and must obtain an import license from the embassy or high commission.
- Congolese visiting Cape Verde must check for hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, cholera, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, and influenza vaccines.
- Direct flights are available from the Maya Maya International Airport Brazzaville, Congo to Praia, Cape Verde. The estimated flight time is between 6 - 7 hours.
- Roman Catholicism is the most widely practiced religion in Cape Verde.
- Because the time zone currently used in Cape Verde is the Cape Verde Standard Time (GMT-1), Congo is 2 hours ahead of Cape Verde.
- Getting around Cape Verde is possible through various public means of transportation including Taxis, Minibuses, Buses.
- For Cape Verde there are two associated plug types: C and F. Plug "Type C" is the plug that has two round pins and "Type F" is the plug that has two round pins with two earth clips on the side. Cape Verde operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz.
- A pleasantly tropical destination, the Cape Verde islands benefit from average annual temperatures of between 24°C and 30°C. Holidays to Cape Verde offer long, uninterrupted sunshine hours and low humidity, meaning many people return to time and time again.
- The best time to visit Cape Verde is between November and June – at this time of year, you can make the most of the white-sand beaches the islands are known for. The temperatures sit around the mid-to-high twenties, and there's hardly any rain.
- Portuguese is the most widely spoken language in Cape Verde.
- Visitors might want to pick up some basic Portuguese phrases to help them navigate communications in rural spaces.
- Visitors taking pictures are advised to be respectful and conscious of their environment while at it. Photo subjects or their guardians might need to be tipped in some cases.
- Visitors are advised to be careful when carrying out monetary transactions in Cape Verde, from currency changes to relatively expensive purchases.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the culture of Cape Verde?
Although five centuries of Portuguese colonial culture have dominated the islands, traditions from Africa are also present. The two (Portuguese and African culture) are much blended in the cultural life of Cape Verde, evidence of which is apparent in the country's literary, musical, and artistic production today.
What is Cape Verde known for?
The Cape Verde Islands (known locally as Cabo Verde, the "Green Cape") lies just off the coast of Senegal in West Africa. Cape Verde is famous for its warm tropical climate, volcanic islands, wonderful musicians, and delicious cuisine.
Is it safe in Cape Verde?
Although Cape Verde remains a peaceful and safe place with a very low incidence of crime, theft has increased as a direct consequence of tourism.
What is the currency of Cape Verde?
The currency of Cape Verde is the Cape Verdean escudo or CV, which can only be obtained in banks and other financial facilities around the islands.