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assport/Visa
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Yes |
Yes |
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Yes |
Yes |
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Yes |
Yes |
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Yes |
Yes |
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Yes |
Yes |
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| Passports |
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Passport valid for at least six months required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.
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| Visas |
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Required by all nationals referred to in the chart above except the following:
(a) those continuing their journey to a third destination provided holding onward documentation and not leaving the airport.
Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).
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| Types of Visa and Cost |
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Transit, Tourist, Business: Eur;38 (single entry); Eur;72 (multiple-entry, for Business visas only); paid by cheque or postal order. Prices may fluctuate - enquire at nearest embassy or consulate for details.
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| Validity |
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Valid for six months from date of issue for visits of up to 90 days, multiple-entry visas are valid for up to one year.
Note: US nationals can obtain visas valid for five years.
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Consulate (or consular section at embassy); see Contact Addresses.
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| Working Days Required |
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Where there are no complications, visas may be issued immediately; however, it is advisable to anticipate seven days.
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ontact Addresses
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| CI (Agência Cabo-verdiana de Promoção do Investimentos) |
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Rotundo do Cruz do Papa, Achada Santo António, PO Box 89C, Praia, Santiago Island, Cape Verde
Tel: 260 4111/0 or 262 1488 or 2689.
Website: www.virtualcapeverde.net
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| Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Cape Verde in the UK |
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18-20 Stanley Street, Liverpool L1 6AF, UK
Tel: (0151) 255 1314.
Website: www.capeverdeconsul.com
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| Embassy of the Republic of Cape Verde in the USA |
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3415 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA
Tel: (202) 965 6820.
Website: www.virtualcapeverde.net
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ealth
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| Yes |
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| Sometimes |
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| Yes |
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| No* |
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| Health Care |
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Health insurance, including emergency repatriation cover, is advised, although in-patient treatment is free in general wards
on presentation of a passport. Treatment is private and expensive on the smaller islands.
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* A certificate of vaccination is required from travellers over one year of age arriving from countries with a risk of yellow
fever transmission.
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ublic Holidays
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Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2007-December 2008 period.
2007
1 Jan New Year’s Day.
20 Jan Heroes’ Day.
19 Feb* Carnival.
1 May Labour Day.
19 May* Municipal Day.
5 Jul Independence Day.
15 Aug Assumption (Day of Our Lady of Grace).
12 Sep National Day.
1 Nov All Saints’ Day.
25 Dec Christmas Day.
2008
1 Jan New Year’s Day.
20 Jan Heroes’ Day.
Feb* ** Carnival.
1 May Labour Day.
19 May* Municipal Day.
5 Jul Independence Day.
15 Aug Assumption (Day of Our Lady of Grace).
12 Sep National Day.
1 Nov All Saints’ Day.
25 Dec Christmas Day.
* Regional.
** Date to be confirmed.
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