Airplane passengers who land on the Cape Verde Islands should – in most cases – pay a security surcharge. This security surcharge in Cape Verde is called the Airport Security Fee (TSA) and covers the costs for border security, prevention and safety. Nowadays, most countries require a security surcharge. For the use of an airport within the European Union, for example, this extra charge is included in the flight ticket.
For who is the Airport Security Fee obliged?
For most air passengers, the Airport Security Fee (TSA) is obliged. The security fee applies to international and domestic airline passengers who use one of the airports on the Cape Verde islands. There are a number of exceptions, namely:
- Children under 2 years;
- Passengers on national official missions;
- Passengers of aircraft that use an airport in Cape Verde due to force majeure (e.g. meteorological);
- Transfer passengers;
- Citizens with a Cape Verdean passport, their children under the age of 18 and spouses;
- Residents with a passport other than those of Cape Verde on presentation of the residence permit, residence visa or other valid identification document.
What is the amount of the security fee?
Domestic flights
The security fee for domestic flights is around 150 CVE (about 1.36 euro). This amount is usually charged when you purchasing the flight ticket.
International flights
The security fee for international flights is around 3,400 CVE (approximately 30.80 euro). The amount can be paid at the time of registration via the EASE platform registration is required. For the address see the following section.
Mandatory registration form and Airport Security Fee (TSA)
Registration must be made before departure to Cape Verde via the form of the online platform Ease.gov.cv. Preferably at least 5 days before departure. You will be asked for passport data, arrival and departure dates, flight number, place of accommodation, et cetera.
Note I: the implementation of the foregoing can still be in a transition phase. The security fee can also be paid to customs in cash or credit card, but with a small additional extra charge. If you have booked a trip through a travel organization, there is a chance that the tour operator has already arranged the registration / security fee for you. To be sure, always ask your tour operator whether the Airport Security Fee is included.
Note II: sometimes the platform of Ease.gov.cv is giving issues (errors). We would advice you to contact the website owners by mail: ease-support @ cv.zetes.com or via other ways.
Visa
Before leaving to the Cape Verde Islands, verify if you need a visa. And whether your passport is valid for a sufficient period of time.
john lynch says
I am UK citizen and do not need a visa for Cape Verde. Can I pay the airport tax on arrival?
CapeVerdeIslands.org says
Yes, this is possible. However, it is recommended to register and pay in advance before arriving in Cape Verde.
Best,
Team CapeVerdeIslands.org
Mia Ekander says
Hi,
unfortunately the form doesn’t work.
When it sometimes does, there is no choice for Sweden under “Additional Personal Information (step 2).
I really want to finish this, to avoid long time at the airport when arriving midnight.
Thanks in advance.
Kind regards
CapeVerdeIslands.org says
Hello,
That is a pitty, did you try to contact to organisation / webmaster of ease.gov.cv?
Best,
Team CapeVerdeIslands.org
Henry says
I have stayed in Cabo verd for like 4years just that I was under someone, he brought me back to Nigeria but I want to come back to Cabo verd what do I need?
CapeVerdeIslands.org says
Hello Henry,
You want to visit Cape Verde as a tourist? In this case you need to find a flight and Accommodations and make sure you meet the entry requirements (passport, visa).
Best,
Team CapeVerdeIsland.org
michael astley says
does my partner need any think else to go to cape verdi we both have the tui visas she holds a jamacan passport but lives in england permantly
CapeVerdeIslands.org says
Hello,
We have never heard of Tui visa :-). Coming to Cape Verde, please make sure you have a valid passport (more than 6 months) and a tourist visa if you are coming from a non-visa-exempt country (e.g. Jamaica).
Best,
Team CapeVerdeIslands.org
William Andrews says
The EASE platform does not work it keeps saying internal error contact administrator ,can you do something about this please ?
CapeVerdeIslands.org says
Hello,
That is a pitty. We are not the owners of the Ease platform or are in contact with them, so we would advice you to contact them.
Best,
Team CapeVerdeIsland.org
Anonymous says
I had the same problem even today, however I found if you use this link http://www.ease.gov.cv instead, the redirection works.
julie says
Can you advise me what I need to do to obtain a visa to stay in cape verde for 3 months, the pre registration form only seems to be valid for 30 days, I am a UK citizen
CapeVerdeIslands.org says
Hello,
A visa can be prolonged up to 3 months, make sure you renewal you tourist visa (30 days) on time. The page about Visa Cape Verde might be helpful for you.
Best,
Team CapeVerdeIslands.org
Luna says
Hii,
I am Indonesian citizen, i read with Indonesian pasport i can get Visa On arrival in airport, that’s true?
Thank you for your attention
CapeVerdeIslands.org says
Hello Luna,
It is possible – if your papers are ok – to obtain an tourist visa upon arrival at one of the international airports of Cape Verde.
Best,
Team CapeVerdeIslands.org
Lena says
Hi there,
What a helpful website you have on Cape Verde.
I’m trying to register for the TSA, but in every browser and device I try to register, I get an internal error and the message contact the administrator. The registration website does not have any contact details.
Do you think I can just take the flight to RAI and pay the fee and register at the airport? Im a EU citizen.
Thanks
CapeVerdeIslands.org says
Hello Lena,
I am sorry to hear that the registration via the Ease platform is not working probably. This is an issues we have heard more often.
It is possible to register and pay the tax upon arrival at the airport, however this takes you some extra time. If you still want to contact the company behind the Ease platform you can find the contact details via: registration.cv.zetes.com > in the footer you can find the mail address.
Best,
Team CapeVerdeIslands.org
Sönke says
Hello,
I have two questions about the EASE registration:
1. Which Flight Number is required? Arrival or departure flight?
2. I will stay at different hostels/guesthouses, so what should I put in the box “Adress in Cabo Verde”? “Other: Different Hostels” or just the First Hotel/Hostel of my whole vacation?
Best Regards
CapeVerdeIslands.org says
Hello Sonke,
The Ease platform is pretty unclear about this. We would fill in the arrival flight and the first hotel/hostel of your stay.
We believe this should not give you any problems. Enjoy your holiday!
Best,
Team CapeVerdeIslands.org
Sönke says
Thank you for the information.
john graham says
hi there i have unforntunately been convicted of a sexual offence and spent time in prison for it
but my time is spent and im trying to rebuild my life as part of that im looking to holiday in cape verde with my partner and daughter and was wondering if border security would allow me entry into cape verde becasue of this criminal history the conviction was 2017.
CapeVerdeIslands.org says
Hello John,
As your case is so specific, we would recommend you to contact the embassy or consulate for advice.
Best,
Team CapeVerdeIslands.org