Reduction in International Flights Via Portugal Due to the rising incidence of COVID-19 cases in Portugal, the Government of Portugal instituted a state of emergency from January 31 through February 14. The new restrictions include strict limitations on international travel. See U.S. Embassy Lisbon’s website for more details on how these restrictions may affect your travel plans. Cabo Verde …
Read More» As of January 20, Cabo Verde had a total of 698 known active COVID-19 cases. The active cases are on Santiago (262), São Vicente (303), Santo Antão (68), Fogo (37), Maio (24), Sal (2), and Boa Vista (2). Brava and Sao Nicolãu had no known active cases. Additional information is available at https://covid19.cv . State of Calamity Declared in São Vicente On January 19, the Government of Cabo …
Read More» Location: Worldwide – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director has signed an order requiring all airline passengers traveling to the United States, including U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 viral test or recovery from COVID-19. Event: Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide either a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within three calendar days of travel or provide a positive test result and …
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens: COVID-19 Tests No Longer Needed for Inter-Island Travel From Santiago But Required From Fogo, Maio, Sao Vicente, and Santo Antao Inter-island Travel As of December 28, COVID-19 rapid test results are no longer required for inter-island passengers traveling from Santiago island. Islands with a COVID-19 infection rate below 20 per 100,000 …
Read More» “State of Calamity” Extended on Fogo The Government of Cabo Verde has extended the “State of Calamity” designation for the island of Fogo through January 14. The designation for Santiago changed to “State of Contingency,” which continues to apply to all other islands, but most restrictions remain in place. Mandatory Face Covering Effective November 5, all individuals are required to wear a face …
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Location: Cabo Verde Event: Resumption of Additional Consular Services U.S. Citizen Services Effective December 1, the U.S. Embassy in Praia will resume all American Citizen Services including all passports, Consular Reports of Birth Abroad (CRBAs), and notarial services. To request an appointment, please use the Embassy’s on-line appointment system . To ensure adequate social distancing for both staff …
Read More» State of Calamity on Santiago and Fogo Extended Through December 14
Read More» Location: Cabo Verde Event: Mandatory Face Covering/State of Calamity Extended Mandatory Face Covering Effective Thursday, November 5, all individuals are required to wear a face covering in public spaces including on sidewalks and roadways when around people who are not members of the same household. Children under the age of ten and individuals with health …
Read More» Location: Cabo Verde Event: Resumption of Commercial International Flights and Maritime Transportation International Travel Effective Monday, October 12, commercial flights and international maritime transportation of passengers resumed operation. Travelers entering Cabo Verde must present results of a negative COVID-19 PCR-RT test that was administered within 72 hours of departure to gain entry to Cabo Verde. …
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Read More» Location: Cabo Verde Event: Resumption of Additional U.S. Passport Services U.S. Citizen Services Effective September 21, the U.S. Embassy in Praia will begin to accept passport appointments for U.S. citizens with less than six months validity remaining on their passport in addition to those with expired or lost/stolen passports. The Embassy will also accept appointments for Consular …
Read More» The U.S. general election is less than seven weeks away, but you can still register to vote and request an absentee ballot (available via email for most states) if you act now. U.S. citizens age 18+ can vote wherever they are in the world and absentee ballots are being sent out now. Simply follow the step-by-step instructions on our website and look at fvap.gov for more resources. …
Read More» (12 September 2020) Location: Cabo Verde Event: Flooding in Praia; Heavy rains forecasted through September 14 A tropical wave weather system near Cabo Verde is producing large amounts of rain. The Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia e Geofísica (INMG) issued an alert that the weather system could continue to produce large amounts of rain through Monday, September 14. Praia is …
Read More» (September 7, 2020) Location: Cabo Verde; heavy rains possible country-wide. Event: Tropical Storm Warning in Effect for Cabo Verde The National Hurricane Center issued a Tropical Storm Warning for Cabo Verde on Monday, September 7. Tropical storm conditions are expected to begin over the eastern portions of the Cabo Verde islands on the afternoon of Monday, September …
Read More» Location: Cabo Verde Event: “State of Calamity” Extended Through October 31 On September 2, the Government of Cabo Verde extended the “State of Calamity” for the islands of Santiago and Sal and implemented the measure for the island of Fogo until October 31. Social distancing measures remain in place for all of Cabo Verde, including the mandatory use of face …
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The U.S. Department of State updated the Travel Advisory for Cabo Verde on August 17, 2020, to Level 3 (“Reconsider Travel”). This update is a downgrade from the previous Level 4 Travel Advisory (“Do Not Travel”) for Cabo Verde that automatically replaced the Global Level 4 Health Advisory. Travelers are encouraged to read the entire Advisory , which …
Read More» Location: Cabo Verde Event: Cabo Verde Travel Advisory: Level 3: Reconsider Travel The U.S. Department of State updated the Travel Advisory for Cabo Verde on August 17, 2020, to Level 3: Reconsider Travel to Cabo Verde due to COVID-19. This Travel Advisory, which includes updated information on COVID-19 related conditions, is a downgrade from the previous Travel …
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Location: Cabo Verde Event: Cabo Verde Travel Advisory: Level 4: Do Not Travel The U.S. Department of State updated the Travel Advisory for Cabo Verde on August 6, 2020. Do not travel to Cabo Verde due to COVID-19. Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) …
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Location: Cabo Verde Event: Limited “Essential” International Flights to Resume Starting August 1 The Government of Cabo Verde announced on July 27 that limited “essential” international flights will resume as of August 1, 2020. Flights from Praia and Mindelo to Portugal will reportedly be operated by TAP, SATA, and Cabo Verde Airlines. A negative COVID-19 RT-PCR …
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Location: Cabo Verde Event: COVID-19 Cases Continue to Increase/TAP Humanitarian Flight July 31 As of July 23, there were 998 active COVID-19 cases in Cabo Verde. Cabo Verde remains under a “State of Calamity” and social distancing measures remain in place for all of Cabo Verde. TAP will be operating a humanitarian flight on July 31. Please …
Read More» (July 17, 2020) Location: Cabo Verde Event: Inter-island Transport Resumed As of July 15, inter-island flights and maritime transport resumed between all islands. A negative COVID-19 test is required to travel from the islands of Santiago and Sal. As of July 17, there were 1,016 active COVID-19 cases in Cabo Verde. Cabo Verde remains under a “State …
Read More» Location: Cabo Verde Event: COVID-19 Cases Continue to Rise Across Several Islands As of July 10, there were 802 active COVID-19 cases in Cabo Verde. All municipalities of Santiago have reported a confirmed COVID-19 case and there is one suspected case on the island of Brava. Cabo Verde remains under a “State of Calamity” and social distancing measures remain in …
Read More» Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Praia, Cabo Verde (June 29, 2020) Location: Cabo Verde Event: Inter-island Flights Delayed Until July 15/First COVID-19 Cases Confirmed on Maio The Government of Cabo Verde announced on June 29 that inter-island flights will not resume until July 15. Maritime transportation to and from Sal and Santiago will also not resume until July 15. The government cited …
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Location: Cabo Verde Event: International Commercial Flights Remain Suspended Until August The Government of Cabo Verde announced on June 23 that international commercial flights will not resume until at least August. The government previously announced that COVID-19 testing and mandatory quarantine measures will not be required for individuals traveling via inter-island or international flights. Inter-island maritime transportation has resumed and inter-island …
Read More» Location: Cabo Verde Event: COVID-19 Cases Rise/International Commercial Flights Remain Unconfirmed Cabo Verde remains under a “State of Calamity” and social distancing measures remain in place for all of Cabo Verde. Inter-island maritime transportation and flights are anticipated to resume for all islands on June 30. Media reports have indicated international commercial flights will resume sometime in July; however, the government has not announced …
Read More» Location: Cabo Verde Event: New COVID-19 Infections Continue to Increase, First Cases on Santo Antão Cabo Verde remains under a “State of Calamity” and social distancing measures remain in place for all of Cabo Verde. Inter-island maritime transportation and flights are anticipated to resume for all islands on June 30. Increased travel between islands may …
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Location: Cabo Verde Event: Voting in U.S. Elections from Cabo Verde General elections in the United States are just 146 days away. All U.S. citizens can receive their blank ballots electronically. Depending on the state in which you are eligible to vote, you may get your ballot by email, fax, or internet download. FVAP.gov includes information and resources for voting in Massachusetts …
Read More» Location: Cabo Verde Event: End of State of Emergency/Confirmed COVID-19 Cases on Sal The State of Emergency ended for Santiago on May 29; however, social distancing measures remain in place for all of Cabo Verde. As of June 3, there are four confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Sal. As of June 1, maritime passenger transportation resumed for Boa Vista. Inter-island maritime transportation and …
Read More» Location: Cabo Verde Event: Repatriation Flight Unchanged – Remains Scheduled for Friday, May 29 The May 29 repatriation flight to Boston is still scheduled to depart Friday, May 29. There has been NO change to the flight or flight schedule. The flight is fully booked. Only passengers with a confirmation email should go to the …
Read More» Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Praia, Cabo Verde (May 28, 2020) Location: Cabo Verde Event: May 29 Repatriation Flight Fully Booked The repatriation flight to Boston, now scheduled for Friday, May 29, is fully booked. Individuals confirmed on the flight have been notified by email. Only passengers with a confirmation email should go to the airport …
Read More» Location: Cabo Verde Event: Thursday, May 28: Repatriation Flight Planned for Sal, Mindelo, and Praia U.S. Embassy Praia is organizing a final repatriation flight to Boston on Thursday, May 28, with pick-ups in Sal and Mindelo before departing from Praia. The cost of the one-way ticket for this flight is approximately: Adult – $1604.25; Child – $1259.75; Infant – $151.85. All passengers will be required to disembark in Praia to …
Read More» Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Praia, Cabo Verde (May 24, 2020) Location: Cabo Verde Event: Repatriation Flight Planned for Sal, Mindelo, and Praia on Thursday, May 28 U.S. Embassy Praia is organizing a final repatriation flight to Boston on Thursday, May 28, with pick-ups in Sal and Mindelo before departing from Praia. The cost of the one-way ticket for this flight is approximately: Adult – $1604.25; Child – $1259.75; Infant – $151.85. All passengers will be …
Read More» Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Praia, Cabo Verde (May 23, 2020) Location: Cabo Verde Event: Repatriation Flight Planned for Sal, Mindelo, and Praia on Thursday, May 28 U.S. Embassy Praia is organizing a final repatriation flight to Boston on Thursday, May 28, with pick-ups in Sal and Mindelo before departing from Praia. The cost of the …
Read More» Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Praia, Cabo Verde (May 22, 2020) Location: Cabo Verde Event: Repatriation Flight Planned for Sal, Mindelo, and Praia on Thursday, May 28 U.S. Embassy Praia is organizing a final repatriation flight to Boston on Thursday, May 28, with pick-ups in Sal and Mindelo before departing from Praia. The cost of the …
Read More» Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Praia, Cabo Verde (May 14, 2020) Location: Cabo Verde Event: State of Emergency Extended for Santiago/Repatriation Flight Planning Still in Process On May 13, the Cabo Verdean government extended the State of Emergency for the island of Santiago. As of May 11, limited inter-island movement via ferry was possible for some …
Read More» Location: Cabo Verde Event: State of Emergency Extended for Santiago and Boa Vista/Repatriation Flight Postponed Until After May 14 On May 1, the Cabo Verdean government extended the State of Emergency for the islands of Santiago and Boa Vista through May 14, as well as nation-wide restrictions on inter-island movement of people to prevent the …
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens: U.S. Embassy Praia, Cabo Verde (April 22, 2020) Location: Cabo Verde Event: Repatriation Flight Postponed Until After May 2/Five New COVID-19 Cases Confirmed in Praia The Cabo Verdean government has informed U.S. Embassy Praia that charter repatriation flights will not be allowed to resume until after May 2, 2020, the last day of the current State …
Read More» Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Praia, Cabo Verde (April 21, 2020) Location: Cabo Verde Event: Additional confirmed COVID-19 Cases on Santiago and Boa Vista New COVID-19 Cases As of April 21, Cabo Verde has 68 confirmed COVID-19 cases (52 cases on Boa Vista, 15 on Santiago, and one on Sao Vicente). Since April 17, when the Government …
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Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Praia, Cabo Verde (April 17, 2020) Location: Cabo Verde Event: New Confirmed COVID-19 Case in Praia/Planning for POTENTIAL Boston Flight Delayed New COVID-19 Case in Praia On April 17, the Government of Cabo Verde confirmed a new COVID-19 case in Praia: a 43-year-old male living in the Ponta d´Agua neighborhood. This …
Read More» Location: Cabo Verde Event: Government of Cabo Verde extends National State of Emergency On April 16, the Government of Cabo Verde extended the State of Emergency for the islands of Boa Vista, Santiago, and Sao Vicente until May 2, 2020. The State of Emergency was extended for the islands of Santo Antão, São Nicolau, Sal, Maio, Fogo, …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Praia, Cabo Verde (April 16, 2020) Health Alert: Government of Cabo Verde confirms 45 new COVID-19 cases on Boa Vista Location: Cabo Verde On April 15, the Government of Cabo Verde confirmed 45 new cases of COVID-19 on the island of Boa Vista among employees of the Hotel Riu Karamboa. These individuals spent 25 days under quarantine at the Hotel Riu Karamboa. The Government …
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U.S. Embassy Praia, Cabo Verde (April 13, 2020) Message for U.S. Citizens: Possible FINAL U.S. Repatriation Flight from Cabo Verde Location: Praia, Cabo Verde On March 28, the Government of Cabo Verde implemented a national state of emergency, which includes the suspension of international travel into/out of the country and severe restrictions on all air and …
Read More» Location: Praia, Cabo Verde Event: IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED for POSSIBLE flights The U.S. government is working to organize repatriation flights for U.S. citizens in certain West African countries which would include limited space-available seating for passengers in Praia, Cabo Verde. These flights are projected to take place the week of April 5. At this time, the Embassy is uncertain if …
Read More» Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Praia, Cabo Verde (April 2, 2020) Location: Praia, Cabo Verde Event: Action Required for U.S. Citizens Interested in a Repatriation Flight The U.S. Embassy continues to explore all options for repatriating U.S. citizens to the United States, including those citizens located on islands other than Santiago; however, due to the Government of Cabo …
Read More» Alert: U.S. Embassy Praia, Cabo Verde (April 1, 2020) Location: Praia, Cabo Verde Event: Cabo Verde State of Emergency On March 28, the Government of Cabo Verde implemented a national state of emergency. Under the state of emergency, in addition to the previous suspension of both international and inter-island air and maritime passenger travel, individuals …
Read More» Location: Praia, Cabo Verde Event: Message for U.S. Citizens: POSSIBLE Repatriation Flights The U.S. government is working to organize repatriation flights for U.S. citizens in certain West African countries over the coming days, which could include limited space-available seating for passengers in Praia, Cabo Verde. To register interest in these POSSIBLE flights, U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs) must complete …
Read More» Location: Praia, Cabo Verde Event: Message for U.S. Citizens: POSSIBLE Repatriation Flights on Tuesday, March 31 and Wednesday, April 1 The U.S. government is working to organize repatriation flights for U.S. citizens in certain West African countries on Tuesday, March 31 and Wednesday, April 1, which would include limited space-available seating for passengers in Praia, …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Praia, Cabo Verde (March 29, 2020) Location: Praia, Cabo Verde Event: Message for U.S. Citizens: IMPORTANT ACTION REQUESTED for Those Continuing to Seek Repatriation Assistance to the United States The Government of Cabo Verde’s current suspension of international travel into/out of the country and severe restrictions on all air and maritime inter-island connections …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Praia, Cabo Verde (March 28, 2020) Message for U.S. Citizens: U.S. Embassy Praia Continues to Explore All U.S. Repatriation Options Location: Praia, Cabo Verde Event: Message for U.S. Citizens: U.S. Embassy Praia Continues to Explore All U.S. Repatriation Options Effective March 19, the Government of Cabo Verde suspended all commercial international travel into …
Read More» Health Alert UPDATE: U.S. Embassy Praia, Cabo Verde (March 27, 2020) Location: Praia, Cabo Verde Event: Message for U.S. Citizens: UPDATED Instructions for March 28 Special Flight to the U.S.; Third Charter Under Discussion, But Not Confirmed (This message has been updated to reflect that passengers on Saturday’s special repatriation flight from Cabo Verde to Boston …
Read More» Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Praia, Cabo Verde (March 27, 2020) Location: Praia, Cabo Verde Event: Message for U.S. Citizens: Instructions for March 28 Special Flight to the U.S.; Third Charter Under Discussion, But Not Confirmed Effective March 19, the Government of Cabo Verde announced the closure of all international travel into and out of Cabo …
Read More» Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Praia, Cabo Verde (March 26, 2020) Location: Praia, Cabo Verde Event: March 28 Repatriation Flight Fully Booked, New COVID-19 Restrictions Announced On March 26, the Prime Minister of Cabo Verde announced new restrictions to contain the spread of COVID-19 in the country including, but not limited to, the suspension of all air …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Praia, Cabo Verde (March 26, 2020) Message for U.S. Citizens: Special Flight Leaving on March 28 to the United States Location: Praia, Cabo Verde Event: Special Flight Leaving on March 28 to the United States Effective March 19, the Government of Cabo Verde announced the closure of all international travel into and out …
Read More» Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Praia, Cabo Verde (March 25, 2020) Location: Praia, Cabo Verde Event: On March 25, the Cabo Verde Ministry of Health confirmed a fourth case of COVID-19 in the country. This is the first case of infection in Praia and the first case involving a Cabo Verdean citizen, who has reportedly been in …
Read More» Effective March 19, the Government of Cabo Verde announced the closure of all international travel in and out of Cabo Verde. We recognize this has been a challenging period for many of our fellow Americans, particularly those of you seeking to depart Cabo Verde. U.S. Embassy Praia organized a charter repatriation flight for Tuesday, March …
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens: Special Flight Leaving on March 24 to the United States. Effective March 19, the Government of Cabo Verde announced the closure of all international travel in and out of Cabo Verde. We recognize this has been a challenging period for many of our fellow Americans, particularly those of you seeking to …
Read More» Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Praia, Cabo Verde (March 20, 2020) Location: Praia, Cabo Verde Event: On March 20, the Cabo Verde Ministry of Health confirmed a case of COVID-19 on the island of Boa Vista. Guests and staff at the Hotel Riu Karamboa will be quarantined for 14 days. The government announced that flights and ferries to and …
Read More» The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. In countries where commercial departure options remain available, U.S. citizens who live in the United States should arrange for immediate return to the United States, unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. …
Read More» Location: Cabo Verde Event: The Government of Cabo Verde has announced the closure of all international travel in and out of Cabo Verde. The U.S. Embassy is exploring all options for U.S. citizens who remain in Cabo Verde. If you are currently in Sal, TUI (operated by AVS ) is flying out charter flights to Europe. The flights …
Read More» The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to reconsider travel abroad due to the global impact of COVID-19. Many areas throughout the world are now experiencing COVID-19 outbreaks and taking action that may limit traveler mobility, including quarantines and border restrictions. Even countries, jurisdictions, or areas where cases have not been reported may restrict travel …
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Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Cabo Verde (January 7, 2020) Location: Cabo Verde Event: Heightened Middle East Tensions There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad. Out of an abundance of caution, U.S. Embassy personnel are instructed to remain vigilant. The Embassy will continue to …
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