Cape Verde

Travel Factsheet • Africa

CVE

Currency

Portuguese

Language

+238

Calling Code

Drives On

Emergency Numbers

Police 132Ambulance 130Fire 131

Entry Requirements

Visa: Tourists from many countries can enter visa-free for up to 30 days.

Passport: 6 months validity

Money & Costs

Cards: Mixed

ATMs: Medium

Daily Budget: $120

Tipping: 10% in restaurants is common.

Health & Safety

Doctors: Common

Pharmacy: Limited hours

Essential Phrases

Hello Olá

Goodbye Adeus

Please Por favor

Thank you Obrigado/Obrigada

Sorry Desculpe

Things to Avoid

Not respecting local customsUnderestimating travel timesAssuming all areas are safe Don't discuss: PoliticsDon't discuss: Religion

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