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Cape Verde

Atlantic islands, kitesurfing and a "no stress" vibe.

Capital
Praia (Santiago island)
Currency
Escudo (CVE) — euros accepted
Flight from Cotonou
From Cotonou (varies)
Time difference
GMT−1 (−2h vs Cameroon)

Cape Verde is among the destinations a Beninese passport reaches without a visa. Atlantic islands, kitesurfing and a "no stress" vibe. Here: visa, real budget, best seasons and what to do — departing from Benin.

Formalities

The visa, step by step

Visa-free
Allowed stay
up to 90 days (ECOWAS)
Cost
Free
Processing
Immediate on arrival

How to apply

ECOWAS free movement: a valid Beninese ID card or a valid passport is enough — no visa.

Required documents

  • Valid ECOWAS ID card or passport
  • Return ticket
  • Yellow fever certificate

Good to know

  • •ECOWAS free movement (up to 90 days).
How much it costs

A one-week budget

Backpacker
231 000 FCFA
/ week, excl. flight
Comfort
687 000 FCFA
/ week, excl. flight

Round-trip flight from Douala / Yaoundé

360 000 FCFA–750 000 FCFA

Flights from Cotonou (ASKY, Ethiopian, Air Côte d'Ivoire, Royal Air Maroc…), depending on the destination.

Indicative round-trip price: it varies widely by season, layover and how early you book.

Where the money goes (backpacker estimate)

🏨150 000 FCFA
🍽️78 000 FCFA
🚕48 000 FCFA
🎟️90 000 FCFA
Hostel
10 800 FCFA–24 000 FCFA
Mid-range
33 000 FCFA–66 000 FCFA
Nice hotel
108 000 FCFA–246 000 FCFA
Tailored

Budget simulator

Comfort level
Estimated total budget
591 000 FCFA
Must-sees

What to do there

1

Santa Maria (Sal)

Beach and fishermen's pier.

2

Pedra de Lume

Float in the salt crater.

3

Kite Beach

Kitesurfing and windsurfing (Dec-April).

4

Buracona "Blue Eye"

Volcanic pools.

5

Shark Bay

Boat trip with lemon sharks and turtles.

6

Cidade Velha (Santiago)

First colonial town (UNESCO).

7

Fogo volcano

Hike to the summit (2,829m).

Itinerary

One week, day by day

  1. D1

    Arrival in Sal, check in at Santa Maria, sunset.

  2. D2

    Beach day + pier and fish market.

  3. D3

    North of Sal: Pedra de Lume, Buracona, Espargos.

  4. D4

    Boat trip (turtles/sharks) or kitesurfing.

  5. D5

    Flight to Praia, Plateau and Sucupira market.

  6. D6

    Cidade Velha: fortress, UNESCO history + beach.

  7. D7

    Souvenirs (grogue, coffee) and return.

✓

Travel checklist

A printable list (or save as PDF) so you forget nothing.

Travel checklist — Cap-Vert

Before you leave

What to pack

Visa sources: en.wikipedia.org

Indicative data (June 2026), reliability moyenne. Visa rules, prices and timelines change: always confirm with official sources before booking.

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