Travel to the island of Maio is via the capital city, Praia. There are 15 minute flights between Praia and Maio, although they do not operate every day. There is also a ferry which normally operates three days a week. There is also the option of a private boat transfer.
The following information is provide by Discover Cape Verde.
Online Visitor Registration
All visitors over the age of 2 need to register online prior to visiting Cape Verde. This should be done at least five days before arrival. This covers a stay of up to 30 days and costs 3,400CVE (30.83€). The fee is paid online at the time of registration. If you have done this prior to your arrival you should join the ‘Taxes Paid’ queue when you arrive at the Cape Verde airport. It is important that visitors ensure that their passports have at least 6 months to run after the return travel date. If you are a UK passport holder, when you register choose ‘UK’ from the drop down menu, not ‘British Subject’. If you need to pay on arrival, payment can be made in CVE or Euros.
More information and links for undertaking the registration can be found on the Discover Cape Verde website, using the button below.
Visas
Visas are required for entry to Cape Verde if you are not travelling from the EU, plus Norway, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, UK and Iceland, together with most African countries. A visitor’s visa costs 2,756CVE (25€) and will be added to your bill when you make the online registration described above. If you need to pay on arrival, payment can be made in CVE or Euros.
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