Customs
Import regulations:
Free import of:
- 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250 grams of tobacco or an assortment of tobacco products; and
- 2 bottles of wine of 1 liter each; and
- 1 liter of spirits; and
- 250 milliliters of eau de toilette and 50 grams of perfume.
Wild Fauna and Flora:
The import of certain endangered species of plant, live animals and their products is prohibited or restricted under CITES.
For further details please refer to CITES: www.cites.org.
Export regulations:
There are no restrictions.
Pets:
A veterinarian health certificate is required. Dogs also require a rabies vaccination certificate.
Baggage Clearance regulations:
This information is not available yet.
Currency
Currency Import regulations:
Local currency (Cape Verde Escudo - CVE): prohibited.
Foreign currencies: no restrictions, if the amounts imported are declared on arrival.
Currency Export regulations:
Local currency (Cape Verde Escudo - CVE): prohibited.
Foreign currencies are allowed up to the equivalent of CVE 20,000.-. Exceeding amount must have been declared on arrival.
Airport Tax
Airport Security Tax of CVE 3400.- is levied on passengers arriving in Cape Verde.
Place of payment: airport of arrival in Cape Verde or via the website www.ease.gov.cv.
Exempt:
1. Nationals of Cape Verde;
2. Children younger than 2 years;
3. Passengers in transit;
4. Residents of Cape Verde.