Cape Verde visa requirements for Vietnameses

Travel and visa requirements

Cape Verdian Visa is not required for Vietnameses

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Citizens of Vietnam travelling to Cape Verde will receive their visa when they arrive in the country.
  • Vietnam citizens can visit Cape Verde for tourism purposes for a short time travellers.
  • The period to stay in Cape Verde will be decided by the Cape Verdian Immigration Department.
  • Travellers who want to travel to Cape Verde must first register online, preferably five days before their departure to the country.
  • Visitors are required to have a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months from the date of arrival in Cape Verde, and their passports should have not less than two blanked pages for visa stamping.
  • Underage travellers must present their parental consensions as an authorization to visit Cape Verde, while children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by either or both of their parents.
  • Travellers must show proof of a confirmed means of accommodation for their entire stay in Cape Verde. This could be in the form of a sponsor letter from a host living in the country or a hotel reservation.
  • You are to show proof of sufficient funds to sustain you throughout your stay in Cape Verde.
  • You do not any Cape Verdian visa if any of your parents or spouse is Cape Verdian national.
  • An airport Security Tax of CVE 3400 is levied on tourists arriving in Cape Verde.
  • The Time zone in Cape Verde is (GMT-1), while Vietnam time zone being (GMT+7),  this inclines Vietnam to be 6 hours ahead of  Cape Verde.
  • The estimated flight time from Hanoi, Vietnam to Praia, Cape Verde is 27 hours. That is, it will take a minimum of 1 day, 3 hours to reach Cape Verde by flight.
  • Qatar Airways, Vietnam Airlines, British Airways, Tap Air Portugal, Emirates, Lufthansa,  Air France, and Vietnam Airlines etc., are some of the airlines travelling to Cape Verde.
  • The electronic communication code used in Cape Verde is (+238).
  • Commercial banks do not operate on Saturdays and Sundays in Cape Verde.
  • The Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE) is the official currency used in Cape Verde. Visitors can exchange their foreign currency at various banks and exchange outlets in the country.
  • Currencies or negotiable instruments exceeding CVE 20,000 must be declared.
  • A veterinarian health certificate, pet passport and rabies vaccination certificate are required from passengers visiting with their pets. 
  • The official language of Cape Verde is Portuguese. But the unofficial one, which is spoken by most ( if not all) is the Cape Verdean Creole, which is also known as Kabuverdianu or simply called Creole or Kriolu.
  • Cape Verde's subtropical climate makes year-round travel pleasant and enjoyable. August is the hottest month in Cape Verde, and the coldest is January.
  • Fogo, Sal, Palmeira and Santa Maria are fascinating top destinations in Cape Verde for Tourists to explore. 
  • While Cape Verde is home to diverse religious demography, Christianity is currently the religion practised by a vast majority of Cape Verde’s population.
  • Visitors can move around in Cape Verde with minibuses, taxis, boats and planes.
  • Canja, catchupa, morreia and percebes are some of the dishes tourists can enjoy while in Cape Verde.
  • Being an Island, Cape Verde is famous for fishing and you can find various species of fishes in the country.
  • The power and socket plug used in Cape Verde are of Type C and F. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz. You should always travel with your electronic adapters nevertheless.
  • Cape Verde is a small country and very difficult to spot on a world map, but the country has a lot to offer.  Each island serves a different set of attraction and reasons to visit the region.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cape Verde charge airport tax on passengers?

No. Vietnam citizens just like other foreigners visiting Cape Verde are to pay an Airport Security Tax of CVE 3400 when you arrived at the Cape Verdian airports.

What size of luggage is allowed in Cape Verde?

The luggage you are allowed to carry with you is expected to weigh 20kg per person. Passengers luggage including that of the Vietnam nationals will incur charges.

What is the currency used in Cape Verde?

The Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE) is the official currency used in Cape Verde.

What are the airlines travelling to Cape Verde?

Qatar Airways, Vietnam Airlines, British Airways, Tap Air Portugal, Emirates, Lufthansa,  Air France, and Vietnam Airlines etc., are some of the airlines travelling to Cape Verde.