Cabo Verde – Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions Advisory Issued December 15, 2025

There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated.

Exercise normal precautions in Cabo Verde.

Advisory Summary
Cabo Verde is generally a safe destination for travelers. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.

Level 2 – Exercise Increased Caution – Praia
There is an increased risk of crime in Praia. This includes petty crime like pickpocketing or purse snatching, as well as violent crime like mugging, armed robbery, or assault.

If you decide to travel to Cabo Verde:

• Review our information on Crime Abroad and for Victims of Crime.
• Do not physically resist any robbery attempt.
• Use caution when walking or driving at night.
• Be aware of your surroundings.
• Do not display signs of wealth, such as expensive watches or jewelry.
• Do not answer your door at your hotel/residence unless you know who it is.
• Be extra vigilant when visiting banks or ATMs.
• Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to get important updates and alerts from the U.S. embassy or consulate. Enrolling helps the U.S. embassy or consulate contact you or your emergency contact in an emergency.
• Review the Country Security Report for Cabo Verde.
• Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website for the latest Travel Health Information for Cabo Verde.
• Whether you’re a first time or frequent traveler, use the International Travel Checklist.
• We highly recommend that you buy travel insurance before you travel. Check with your travel insurance provider about evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancelation coverage.

Source: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/cabo-verde-travel-advisory.html
Originally Published: December 15, 2025