Travora
/ Cape Verde
Atlantic islands, kitesurfing and a "no stress" vibe.
An Atlantic archipelago with a "morabeza" rhythm, Cape Verde charms with the beaches of Sal, the salt crater of Pedra de Lume, the Kite Beach kitesurfing spot and the UNESCO colonial town of Cidade Velha. Important in 2026: visa on arrival was abolished for Cameroonians — you now need a consular visa obtained before departure, plus the EASE pre-registration and the security tax.
In pictures
The visa, step by step
How to apply
Apply for a visa BEFORE departure at a Cape Verde embassy or consulate. No representation in Cameroon: the nearest embassies are in Abuja (Nigeria) and Dakar (Senegal). Then complete the online EASE pre-registration and pay the Airport Security Tax (TSA) before arrival.
Required documents
- passport valid 6 months
- visa obtained before departure
- round-trip ticket
- proof of accommodation
- EASE pre-registration + paid TSA
Good to know
- •Since January 1, 2026 (decree No. 244/GMAI/2025), visa on arrival is abolished for 96 nationalities including Cameroon: without a valid visa, entry may be refused (including in transit).
- •Cameroon is not an ECOWAS member and therefore does not benefit from the community's visa exemption.
- •EASE pre-registration and the TSA tax remain mandatory for all travelers.
Countdown checklist
Every step dated back from your departure.
- J-60Check your passport
Valid ≥ 6 months after return + 2 blank pages.
- J-45Book the flight
Best fares are usually gone 6–8 weeks out.
- J-40Gather the visa documents
passport valid 6 months · visa obtained before departure · round-trip ticket · proof of accommodation · EASE pre-registration + paid TSA
- J-30Submit the visa application
Observed processing: Consular application several weeks ahead; EASE at least 5 days before departure + safety margin.
- J-21Health: vaccines & yellow card
Yellow fever often required; malaria prophylaxis depending on the area.
- J-3eSIM, insurance & money
Data on landing, travel insurance, some cash.
- J-1Print / back up your documents
Passport, visa, tickets, bookings (paper + phone).
Indicative lead times, computed with a safety margin from observed processing times. Reconfirm with official sources.
A one-week budget
Round-trip flight from Douala / Yaoundé
420 000 FCFA–780 000 FCFANo direct flight; 1-2 stopovers via Addis, Casablanca, Lisbon or Istanbul.
Indicative round-trip price: it varies widely by season, layover and how early you book.
Where the money goes (backpacker estimate)
Budget simulator
What to do there
Santa Maria (Sal)
Beach and fishermen's pier.
Pedra de Lume
Float in the salt crater.
Kite Beach
Kitesurfing and windsurfing (Dec-April).
Buracona "Blue Eye"
Volcanic pools.
Shark Bay
Boat trip with lemon sharks and turtles.
Cidade Velha (Santiago)
First colonial town (UNESCO).
Fogo volcano
Hike to the summit (2,829m).
One week, day by day
- D1
Arrival in Sal, check in at Santa Maria, sunset.
- D2
Beach day + pier and fish market.
- D3
North of Sal: Pedra de Lume, Buracona, Espargos.
- D4
Boat trip (turtles/sharks) or kitesurfing.
- D5
Flight to Praia, Plateau and Sucupira market.
- D6
Cidade Velha: fortress, UNESCO history + beach.
- 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
Indicative data (June 2026), reliability haute. Visa rules, prices and timelines change: always confirm with official sources before booking.
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