Cape Verdes - Pets

Aug 19, 2025

Arriving in Cape Verdes with a Pet On Board

Animals must be declared to the authorities on clearing into the country.

For full rules see Learn what you need to travel to Cabo Verde with pets

A veterinarian health certificate/vaccination certificate should be presented to the authorities. Dogs also require an additional rabies inoculation certificate.

The animal may/may not be given permission to go ashore.

Semi-feral dogs are common in the Islands, so proceed with caution if given permission to take your dog/cat ashore.

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