Logistical Information
Visas and health formalities
Entry visa is required for all foreign visitors with the exception of citizens of the countries of CEDEAO/ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States). Diplomatic passport holders, “Laisser passee” and/ or in-service passport holders do not need an entry visa.
There are no vaccination requirements for entering Cape Verde. It is advisable to take anti-diarrheal medication and insect repellent.
Currency and exchange rates
The Cape Verde currency is the Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE).
The paper money is issued on bank notes of 200 CVE, 500 CVE, 1000 CVE, 2000 CVE and 5000 CVE.
There are also coins of 1 CVE, 5 CVE, 10 CVE, 20 CVE, 50 CVE and 100 CVE.
Exchange can be done in any bank agency or at the Exchange Offices.
Some hotels exchange money.
1 CVE=0.0091 EUR
Banks
Banco Comercial do Atlântico – BCA: (+238) 2621348
Banco Caboverdiano de Negócios BCN: (+238) 2623152
Banco Africano de Investimentos BAI: (+238) 2602380
Banco Interatlântico: (+238) 2621832
Caixa Económica: (+238) 2626160
Remark: Working hours are between 08:00h and 15:00h
Useful contacts
Hospital / Ambulances: + (238) 2612142
Fire Fighters: + (238) 2612727
Police: + (238) 2621332
Airport: + (238) 2608888
How to get from the airport to the center city
Taxi: Airport-Cidade da Praia: approximately 10 EUR.