Cape Verde visa requirements for Mauritians

Travel and visa requirements

Cape Verdian Visa is not required for Mauritians

Stay Duration: days

Entry Requirements

  • Mauritians visiting Cape Verde require a visa on arrival.
  • Mauritians visiting Cape Verde have a visa validity of 30 days.
  • Mauritians visiting Cape Verde can extend their stay for a maximum period of 3 months at the immigration and border police.
  • Mauritians visiting Cape Verde must have a passport valid until the date of departure.
  • Mauritians visiting Cape Verde with pets must have a health certificate and a proof of rabies vaccination.
  • Mauritians 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 vaccination.
  • There are no direct flight options available from Mauritius Airport to Praia Airport.
  • Flights from Mauritius to Cape Verde typically take up to 21 hours and 2 minutes including transfers.
  • While Cape Verde is home to a diverse religious demography, Christianity is currently the religion practised by a vast majority of Cape Verde’s population.
  • The exchange rate between the Mauritian rupee and the Cape Verdean Escudo is currently at 1 MUR = 2.74 CVE.
  • Because the time zone currently in use in Cape Verde is the Cape Verde Standard Time (GMT-1 ), Cape Verde is an hour ahead of Mauritius.
  • Getting around in Cape Verde is possible with the various public means of transportation available, this includes taxis, ferries, minibuses, car rentals and domestic flights.
  • Cape Verde uses a type C and F adapter for visitors travelling with chargeable devices.
  • Cape Verde has a sub tropical climate, the islands experience a windy season from October to mid-July and a rainy season that lasts from August to September. 
  • 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, and the rains are least frequent this period.
  • While Portuguese is they official language, English is also spoken by some of the people here.

Frequently Asked Questions

What ports of entry can you obtain a visa on arrival in Cape Verde??

You may obtain a visa on arrival at Sal, Boa Vista, São Vicente or Santiago international airports.

What is thee best currency to use in Cape Verde??

The Cape Verde Escudo is tied to the euro. Large hotels and restaurants accept some credit cards and payment in euros.

Is it safe in Cape Verde??

Cape Verde is a peaceful and safe place for tourists to visit. However, it's best to stay away from isolated islands at night.

What are the best islands to go to in Cape Verde??

You can go to the island of Sal, with its golden sandy beaches sinking into azure waters, Boa Vista, home to some of the most dazzling beaches on the archipelago, Santiago, Fogo or São Vicente. 

What is the staple foods eaten in Cape Verde??

Corn and beans are staples of Cape Verdean cuisine. Also popular are rice, fried potatoes, cassava and vegetables such as carrots, kale, squash, fish and meat such as tuna, sawfish, lobster, chicken, grilled pork and eggs.