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Passport valid for at least six months required by all.

Required by all except the following:
(a) nationals of ECOWAS countries, Angola and South Africa;
(b) former nationals of Cape Verde, their spouses and children, provided holding proof of origin;
(c) those continuing their journey to a third destination provided holding onward documentation and not leaving the airport.

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.

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.

Consulate (or Consular Section at Embassy); see Passport/Visa Information.

(a) Two passport-size photos. (b) One application form. (c) Valid passport. (d) Fee. (e) Return/onward ticket. (f) A stamped addressed envelope if applying by mail.

Where there are no complications, visas may be issued immediately; however, it is advisable to anticipate up to two days' delay.

Embassy of the Republic of Cape Verde in the USA
3415 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA
Tel: (202) 965 6820.
Website:www.virtualcapeverde.net

Embassy of the Republic of Cape Verde in the UK
18-20 Stanley Street, Liverpool L1 6AF, UK.
Tel: (0151) 236 0206.

Rotundo do Cruz do Papa, Achada Santo António, PO Box 89C, Praia, Santiago, Cape Verde
Tel: 260 4111/0 or 262 1488 or 2689.
Website: www.virtualcapeverde.net

18-20 Stanley Street, Liverpool L1 6AF, UK
Tel: (0151) 236 0206.

3415 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA
Tel: (202) 965 6820.
Website: www.virtualcapeverde.net

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Following WHO guidelines issued in 1973, a cholera vaccination certificate is not a condition of entry to Cape Verde. However, cholera is a risk in this country and precautions could be considered. Up-to-date advice should be sought before deciding whether these precautions should include vaccination as medical opinion is divided over its effectiveness. For more information, see the Health appendix.

Yellow Fever is endemic. A certificate of vaccination is required if travelling from other countries in the endemic zone.

Typhoid fever is widespread and vaccination may be necessary. Polio vaccination may also be advised.

There is a limited risk of malaria from September to November on São Tiago Island.

All water should be regarded as being potentially contaminated. All drinking water should be bottled, boiled or carbonated. Water used for brushing teeth or making ice should have first been boiled or otherwise sterilised. Milk is unpasteurised and should be boiled. Powdered or tinned milk is available and is advised, but make sure that it is reconstituted with pure water. Avoid all dairy products and food from street vendors. Only eat well-cooked meat and fish, preferably served hot. Pork, salad and mayonnaise may carry increased risk. Vegetables should be cooked and fruit peeled.

Hepatitis A and E are highly endemic in sub-saharan Africa, but have very low occurrence in Cape Verde, but precautions are still advisable. Hepatitis B is hyperendemic in the region. Vaccination against tetanus is advised. Giardia occurs.

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.

Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2006-June 2007 period.

Jan 1 2006 New Year’s Day. Jan 20 Heroes’ Day. Feb 27 Carnival. May 1 Labour Day. Jul 5 Independence Day. Aug 15 Assumption (Day of Our Lady of Grace). Sep 12 National Day. Nov 1 All Saints’ Day. Dec 25 Christmas Day.
Jan 1 2007 New Year’s Day. Jan 20 Heroes’ Day. Feb 27 Carnival. May 1 Labour Day.