Cape Verde visa requirements for Senegaleses

Travel and visa requirements

Cape Verdian Visa is not required for Senegaleses

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Senegal citizens travelling to Cape Verde are not required to apply for a visa for a variable duration of stay of at least 30 days (depending on embassy’s decision).
  • Passports of citizens should be valid for a minimum period of one month from the date of entry into Cape Verde.
  • Passports must have with at least one blank passport page available for Cape Verde visa stamp. 
  • Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for Cape Verde visa stamps.
  • Senegal citizens will be required to provide a recent passport-type photograph of two by two inches with a front view and a white background.
  • Citizens of Senegal travelling to Cape Verde are required to present an International Yellow Fever vaccination certificate.
  • Senegal citizens above the age of 2 years are required to pay a special entry tax on arrival to Cape Verde.
  • Guns, ammunition, and drugs require a special license to be brought into the country. 
  • Additional health certificates are required if pets are brought into the country, particularly dogs.
  • There is zero tolerance towards possessing, using or trafficking any type of illegal drug as convicted offenders can expect long jail sentences and heavy fines.
  • The estimated flight time from Dakar, Senegal to Praia, Cape Verde is 1 hour, 19 minutes.
  • Cape Verde adopts the Cape Verde Standard Time zone (GMT-1) so Senegal is 1 hour ahead of Cape Verde.
  • A lot of tourist visits to Cape Verde have been trouble-free but you are advised to be very cautious of petty crime.
  • Cape Verde’s warm tropical climate, volcanic islands, wonderful musicians and delicious cuisine are its international landmark qualities.
  • The official language of instruction and government in Cape Verde is Portuguese.
  • Public bus transport runs periodically and taxis In the major cities of Cape Verde are common. In smaller towns, there are mostly hi aces and/or taxis. 
  • Boat transportation is also available in the country but it is not widely used nor dependable.
  • Cape Verde has two seasons, the dry season also called the Time of winds is between October to mid-July while the rainy season starts from August to September
  • Cape Verde inhabitants generally recognise Christianity as its national religion.
  • For Cape Verde, there are two associated plug types, C and F. The country operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz.
  • One of the biggest tourist attractions of Cape Verde is its Islands and safe snorkelling adventures.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to fly around the Cape Verde Islands?

There are several flights a week to the various international airports of the Cape Verde Islands. The dsitance to the Northern Sal is generally shorter than that of the Southern Island of Santiago.


            What is the best month to visit Cape Verde?

            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.

            Is Cape Verde safe for tourists?

            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. In Boavista, in isolated spots, there is an increasing amount of violent crime against tourists but other islands remain virtually crime-free, at least with respect to tourists.

            Is Cape Verde a good place to go on holiday?

            The “beach holiday islands” like Sal or Boa Vista are becoming an increasingly popular tourist destination. Apart from these Islands, Cape Verde is generally a relatively cheap holiday destination where you get extremely good quality & quantity for your money.

            Do they speak English in Cape Verde?

              Almost all people in Cape Verde can also speak Portuguese as a second language, French is also known by many and some people also speak English.