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.
Rina Chotai says
I am trying to complete the online registration at ease.gov.cv but i kee getting an error messsage to contact the administrator? How do i get past this so i can pay the airport securoty tax prior to arrival?
CapeVerdeIslands.org says
Hello Rina,
It seems that they are sometimes facing bugs. If registration it is not possible, registration is also possible upon arrival at the airport.
Best,
Team CapeVerdeIslands.org
Lee says
Hello,
I’m a UK citizen. My flight from Lisbon to Dakar will have a 3 hour 15 minute stopover in Cape Verde. Will I have to pay the airport security fee?
Also, my passport will have about 4.5 months remaining – will this be okay as I’ll only be passing through the airport?
Thanks!
CapeVerdeIslands.org says
Hello Lee,
Transfer passengers (inclusing stop over) are exempt from registration. If it is correct you will not pass the customs right? So no need for a passport for this specific case.
Best,
Team CapeVerdeIslands.org
Best,
Team CapeVerdeIslands.org
William Walters says
EU citizen.
My flight from Brazil to Europe has a 23 hour stopover in Cape Verde.
Will I havbve to pay the fee to leave the airport for one night?
Phil says
Hello,
If UK is not in EU in January, what will be the cost (security fee PLUS visa) then?
Thanks
della says
please help i have book for december i have uk passport my husband has kosovo passport we got a visa via uk consulate but when i tried to register with the ease registration my husbands country isnt on there when i scroll down the box, and it wont let me write the country manually will there be a problem when we land ?
CapeVerdeIslands.org says
Hello,
You can also register upon arrival at the airport, so you will be fine. Otherwise, explain your case and they will definitely understand this.
Best,
Team CapeVerdeIslands.org
Shaun says
I’m flying in from England how mu h does it cost
CapeVerdeIslands.org says
Hello Shaun,
Have you checked the flight prices? See overhere: Flights.
Best,
Team CapeVerdeIslands.org
George says
My wife has a Ukraine passport and we wish to travel to cape Verde does she a visa and can she get this at airport after landing.
I have a Dutch passport
CapeVerdeIslands.org says
Hello George,
A passport holder from the Ukraine needs to apply for a visa, you can obtain one in advance (embassy / consulate) or upon arrival at one of the international airports. With your Dutch passport you do not need any visa, only register your trip and pay an airport security fee (in advance or upon arrival) and you are fine.
Best,
Team CapeVerdeIslands.org
Emmanuel Appiah says
Hi please what if i couldn’t register online before coming to cape verde is the any other way
CapeVerdeIslands.org says
Hello,
That is a pitty, something we have heard before (sometimes they have a bug). We would suggest to try it again, otherwise you can also register upon arrival, however this takes some more time.
Best,
Team CapeVerdeIslands.org
Pavel says
Hello,
it is possible to make the registration and pay the TSA after the landing in Cape Verde (Amilcar)?
Thank you and kind regards.
CapeVerdeIslands.org says
Hello,
This is possible, however expect longer waiting times and an additional fee for the TSA.
Best,
Team CapeVerdeIslands.org
Musa P. Fakolee says
Hello
I am Musa, will be visiting Cape Verde by September 27, 2019 . I am flying with a Liberian Passport
do I still need to apply for visa?
CapeVerdeIslands.org says
Hello Musa,
If you are a Liberian passport holder you do not need a visa. However, you still need to register (preferable online five days prior arrival, otherwise upon arrival at the airport. Also you need to pay the airport security fee either online or on arrival.
Best,
Team CapeVerdeIslands.org
Raymond says
Hi,
Is it possible to enter the country in October if my passport expires in february 2020?
I dont want to purchase the holiday if there is an issue to enter the country and/or get the tourist visa.
Thanks
CapeVerdeIslands.org says
Hello Raymond,
Your passport should be valid for a minimum period of 6 months from the date of entry into Cape Verde. Extending your passport is recommended.
Best,
Team CapeVerdeIslands.org