Cape Verde Health Control Form 
As of June 2025, the Cape Verde government has significantly relaxed its COVID-19 related entry requirements. This means the strict "Surveillance and Health Control Form" that was in place during the peak of the pandemic is largely no longer a mandatory requirement for international arrivals in the same way it once was for general health screening due to COVID-19.
Cape Verde Surveillance Health Control
However, it's important to understand the current general entry procedures, which do include elements of pre-arrival registration and some health considerations:
Key Entry Requirements for Cape Verde
EASE (Efficient, Automatic & Safe Entry) Form / Traveller Pre-registration Form & Airport Security Tax (TSA):
EASE (Efficient, Automatic & Safe Entry)
- This is the primary mandatory online pre-registration for most international travelers arriving by air.
- You must complete this form at least 5 days before your arrival.
- It includes personal details, travel information, and where you'll be staying.
- It also covers the payment of the Airport Security Tax (TSA), which is mandatory for most non-resident visitors.
- While not explicitly a "health control form" in the COVID-19 sense, it collects information that helps authorities manage arrivals and includes some basic health questions (e.g., regarding yellow fever vaccination if coming from a risk country).
- You can usually complete this on the official Cape Verde government travel website (e.g., travel.gov.cv or ease.gov.cv) or through authorized third-party services.
COVID-19 Requirements (Currently Relaxed for International Arrivals):
- As of September 28, 2022, Cape Verde removed all mandatory COVID-19 testing and vaccination requirements for international travelers. This means you generally do not need to present a negative PCR or antigen test, nor proof of vaccination, to enter the country from abroad.
- However, it's always wise to have proof of vaccination or a recovery certificate if you have them, as regulations can change, and it might be useful for certain situations (e.g., internal travel, although those requirements are also largely relaxed).
- Upon arrival, if you display symptoms such as a high temperature, authorities may still conduct a temperature check and potentially request a COVID-19 test at your expense.
- Yellow Fever Vaccination: This is required if you are arriving from a country with a risk of yellow fever transmission. You will need to present an International Vaccination Certificate (Yellow Fever).
- Passport Validity: Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended date of departure from Cape Verde.
- Visa (if applicable): Many nationalities (including most EU citizens and British citizens) can enter Cape Verde for tourism for up to 30 days without a visa, provided they complete the EASE pre-registration and pay the TSA. If your stay is longer than 30 days, or for other travel purposes, you may still need a traditional visa. Always check the specific visa requirements for your nationality.
- Cape Verde eVisa Visa application.
Cape Verde Travel Requirements
Important Note for Inter-Island Travel within Cape Verde
While international entry requirements have been relaxed, there can still be specific health surveillance forms and (previously, during peak COVID) testing requirements for inter-island travel (flights or ferries) depending on the situation and the islands involved. Although these have also been significantly relaxed, it's always best to check the latest local advisories if you plan to travel between islands during your stay.
Cape Verde Travel summary
The specific "Surveillance and Health Control Form" linked to COVID-19 health declarations for international entry is largely a thing of the past. Your main focus for entry will be the EASE pre-registration form which incorporates the Airport Security Tax. Always double-check the very latest requirements from official Cape Verde government sources or your airline/tour operator before travel, as regulations can be updated.
Children under 7 do not need to present a COVID-19 test. Prior to your travel you will need to complete
The Airport Security Tax Form (TSA)
The "Airport Security Tax" (TSA - Taxa de Segurança Aeroportuária) in Cape Verde is not a separate form you fill out on its own. Instead, it's a mandatory fee that is typically paid and processed as part of the EASE (Efficient, Automatic & Safe Entry) online pre-registration platform.
What is the TSA?
- It's a security surcharge levied on most air passengers (international and domestic) using Cape Verdean airports.
- The fee covers costs related to border security, prevention of illegal acts, and general civil aviation safety.
- For international flights, the fee is approximately 3,400 CVE (around €31 / $34 USD) per person.
- For domestic (inter-island) flights, it's around 150 CVE (about €1.36) and is usually included when you purchase the flight ticket.
How to Pay the TSA (for International Flights)
The most common and recommended way to pay the TSA for international flights is online through the EASE platform.
Travelling between islands
Internal inter-island flights and passenger ferries are operational. If you’re travelling between islands, you’ll need to complete an online health surveillance form and you’ll need to present a COVID-19 (rapid antigen test) done in the last 72 hours before you travel from some of the islands.
If you are travelling from the islands of Santiago, São Nicolau, Sal, Boa Vista, Maio and Brava, you do not need to present a COVID-19 (rapid antigen test) test prior to travel.
If you are travelling from Santo Antão, São Vicente, Maio and Fogo, you will need to present a COVID-19 (rapid antigen test) done in the last 72 hours before you travel.
Children under the age of 7 are not required to present a test.
You can have a COVID-19 test (rapid antigen test) in a local municipal health facility or in a certified private laboratory no later than 72 hours prior to travel. You can book your test online on some of the islands.
You’ll need to pay 1,000 CV Escudos (around £8-£10) for the COVID-19 test (rapid antigen test), a health declaration and result certificate. You need to ensure that the fee you pay includes the health declaration and test result.
You should comply with any additional screening measures put in place by the authorities.