Cabo Verde Travel Advisory 2026
Current U.S. State Department advisory
Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
The lowest advisory level. There is some risk in any international travel, but conditions are broadly comparable to everyday life in the United States. Advisory as of December 17, 2025.
Official source: travel.state.gov
US vs UK: how the advice compares
🇺🇸 United States — travel.state.gov
Level 1 of 4 · as of December 17, 2025
Latest UK update note: “Updated information about the traveller entry form and updated information about health risks you may face in Cape Verde ('Entry requirements' and 'Health' pages).”
See all countries where the two governments disagree on the US vs UK comparison page.
Advisory level timeline
December 17, 2025 — current
Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
Latest official advisory as captured in our snapshot.
No advisory level changes recorded for Cabo Verde since we began tracking in July 2026. We log every future change here, with dates and official change notes.
Is Cabo Verde safe? What the official advisory says
in Cabo Verde due to crime.
Cabo Verde is generally a safe destination for travelers. Some areas have increased risk.
Condensed from the official State Department advisory of December 17, 2025 — read the full advisory before you travel.
Cabo Verde travel advisory FAQ
What is the current travel advisory level for Cabo Verde?
As of December 17, 2025, the U.S. State Department rates Cabo Verde at Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. The lowest advisory level. There is some risk in any international travel, but conditions are broadly comparable to everyday life in the United States.
What does Level 1 mean?
Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) — The lowest advisory level. There is some risk in any international travel, but conditions are broadly comparable to everyday life in the United States.
When did the Cabo Verde travel advisory last change?
The current advisory was published on December 17, 2025. No level changes have been recorded since we began tracking in July 2026 — this page will log every future change.
Does the UK government agree with the US advisory for Cabo Verde?
The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) position: No overall travel warning (last updated May 27, 2026). The US and UK use different systems — the US assigns a 1–4 level, while the UK either advises against travel (entirely or in part) or issues no overall warning.
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