Cape Verde Passport Rules for UK Travellers
Quick answer: For Cape Verde, your passport must expire at least 6 months after the date you arrive. You can visit without a visa for up to 30 days, but you must pre-register and pay the airport security fee (TSA) online at least 5 days before arrival.
Cape Verde travel requirements at a glance
Expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive.
Up to 30 days as a visitor.
Complete the entry form and pay the TSA fee online at least 5 days before.
Since 1 July 2026, skipping pre-registration means paying double the TSA at the border.
Official source: GOV.UK Cape Verde entry requirements.
Passport rules: quick summary
- Cape Verde uses a 6-month passport validity rule counted from your arrival date.
- Bring proof of your pre-registration and TSA payment.
- Children aged one and under are exempt from the TSA fee.
- You will be refused entry with a passport reported lost, stolen or damaged.
Do you need 6 months on your passport for Cape Verde?
Yes. GOV.UK says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive in Cape Verde.
Pre-registration and airport security fee
You must fill in the traveller entry form and pay the airport security fee (TSA) online at least 5 days before you arrive, and bring proof.
From 1 July 2026, if you do not complete the pre-registration or cannot show proof, you will have to pay double the TSA fee at border control.
Children travelling without both parents
Children aged 17 and under travelling alone, or with someone who is not their parent or guardian, need a letter of authorisation in Portuguese with a signature certified by a solicitor or notary. Without it they may be refused entry.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need 6 months on my passport for Cape Verde?
Yes. Your passport must expire at least 6 months after the date you arrive.
Do British citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?
No, for visits of up to 30 days. You must pre-register and pay the TSA fee online.
What happens if I do not pre-register for Cape Verde?
Since 1 July 2026 you have to pay double the TSA fee at border control.