Cabo Verde
VERIFIED · MAY 202621 ENTRIESOTHER
Cabo Verde is in Other. Review the laws below before your trip — every entry has a source link, and the verdict layer is sorted worst-first.
HEADS UP
Atlantic archipelago, Portuguese-speaking. Drug penalties moderate. Same-sex relations decriminalized 2004. Stable democracy with significant tourism. Reef-safe sunscreen encouraged.
DO NOT BRING
Drug trafficking · Sea-turtle harassment / nest disturbance
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3 entriesCOMMON MISCONCEPTIONS
- Same-sex relations were decriminalized in 2004 — country is more permissive than most of West Africa.
- Visa-on-arrival was replaced by EASE pre-registration system in 2019 for many nationalities.
JURISDICTION NOTES
- Each island in the archipelago has slightly different practical rules — Sal and Boa Vista are tourist-heavy, Santiago is the political center.
- Loggerhead turtle nesting beaches have strict access rules in season (Jun-Oct).
OFFICIAL SOURCES
Last verified · May 2026
Information only. Not legal advice. Laws change and enforcement varies — consult a qualified attorney for your jurisdiction before acting.