Data Last Updated: October 14, 2020
General Information
Cape Verde has reopened its borders for international visitors and resumed commercial international air and maritime travel from Oct. 12, 2020.
Travelers entering and exiting Cape Verde must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate taken at least 72 hours before travel. They will also be screened at ports of entry. Travelers will also be required to complete an online health surveillance form and an airport security tax form.
Mask Requirement
Mask is required to be worn in all public indoor, public transport and all outdoor areas.
Internal Restrictions/Closures
A state of calamity remains in place on the islands of Santiago, Sal, and Fogo through Oct. 31. Operational restrictions on commercial, leisure, and religious premises stay in place on these islands.
In other areas of Cape Verde, social distancing and hygiene measures have been maintained. Face coverings are mandatory in indoor public spaces and recommended for outdoor activity. Persons displaying COVID-19 symptoms are requested to self-quarantine for 14 days.
Airlines & Transport
Authorities in Cape Verde announced the resumption of commercial international air and maritime travel from Oct. 12.
As part of measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), travelers entering and exiting Cape Verde must present a negative COVID-19 test certificate taken up to 72 hours before travel. Travelers will also be screened at ports of entry. Travelers arriving in Cape Verde will also need to complete an online health surveillance form and an airport security tax form.
Inter-island flights and maritime transport resumed in mid-July.
Status of Opening to Tourists
Information based on tourists place of residence being in that country for the last 14 days
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Test Required For Tourists From:
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Information for Non-Tourists
All persons traveling to and from Cape Verde must present a negative COVID-19 screening test carried out no later than 72 hours before departure. The online health surveillance form must also be completed.
8,603
Cases95
Deaths15
Cases Per 100,000
Graph of COVID-19 Cases In Last 30 Days
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