Anyone flying to Cabo Verde in winter should distinguish between three things: pre-registration, a visa and the airport security fee. German nationals can visit for tourism for up to 30 days without a visa. However, online registration is still generally required. A fee increase has been in force since 4 November 2026, but official sources give conflicting amounts.
1. Register online before departure
Registration is handled through the EASE portal of the Polícia Nacional de Cabo Verde. According to the Federal Foreign Office, you will need your passport details, arrival and departure dates, flight number and accommodation details. As a general rule, registration should be completed no later than five days before your trip. Cabo Verde’s High Authority for Immigration also recommends completing the process five days beforehand and points out that registration alone does not grant permission to enter the country.
Once you have finished, save or print the confirmation and keep it handy during your trip. According to the Federal Foreign Office, anyone who fails to register online can pay the fee at the immigration desk; the authority in Cabo Verde also mentions a penalty surcharge for failing to register. Registering online in good time avoids this uncertainty.
2. Visas: usually not required for up to 30 days
German nationals can visit for tourism for up to 30 days without a visa. Registration does not replace a visa where one is required: for tourist stays of more than 30 and up to 90 days, the Federal Foreign Office still requires a visa, which must be applied for at the Embassy of Cabo Verde in Berlin. Anyone wishing to stay longer or enter for another purpose should clarify the requirements with the relevant authorities beforehand.
3. TSA: new fee, conflicting amounts
The TSA, the airport security fee, is a separate charge payable during pre-registration. Decreto-Lei n.º 49/2026, published on 3 November, sets it at 4,400 Cabo Verde escudos (CVE) for international flights. The law came into force the day after publication, on 4 November 2026.
However, the official TSA portal still lists 3,400 CVE for international flights. The Federal Foreign Office’s travel advice dated 10 November does not specify an amount either. The new law therefore conflicts with a government page that apparently has not yet been updated. Before paying, check the amount currently displayed on EASE and, if anything is unclear, ask your airline or tour operator whether the fee has already been accounted for in your travel arrangements. The official information reviewed provides no definitive confirmation that the portal has already implemented the statutory increase.
4. Keep your confirmation and travel documents handy
After registering, travellers should save their payment and registration confirmations. The Federal Foreign Office states that a passport or temporary passport is required for entry; a national identity card is not sufficient. Travel documents must remain valid for at least three months on arrival. Check the information on fees, registration and entry again before flying, as regulations can change at short notice.
At a glance
German nationals do not need a visa for tourist stays of up to 30 days; pre-registration remains generally required. It should be completed no later than five days before departure. The new law sets the TSA for international flights at 4,400 CVE, while the official fee portal still lists 3,400 CVE. Before travelling, check the amount and payment method on EASE and with your airline or tour operator.
Original reviewed by the editors · 11 November 2026
