Cape Verde Airport

COUNTRY DESCRIPTION:  The Republic of Cape Verde consists of nine inhabited and several uninhabited volcanic islands off the western coast of Africa.  Most are rugged and mountainous; three (Sal, Maio, and Boa Vista) are flat, desert islands with sand beaches.  Praia, the capital, is on the island of Santiago, and Cape Verde’s major shipping port is Mindelo on the island of Sao Vicente.  Portuguese is the official language.  The Amilcar Cabral International Airport is located on Sal, more than 100 miles northeast of the capital, but a new international airport in Praia is scheduled to open in 2005.  While the tourist industry brings ever-growing numbers of tourists, facilities on many islands remain limited.  Sal has the most developed tourist industry and all interna ... [Read More]

Cape Verde (04/05)

Cape Verde's strategic location at the crossroads of mid-Atlantic air and sea lanes has been enhanced by significant improvements at Mindelo's harbor (Porto Grande) and at Sal's international airport. Ship repair facilities at Mindelo were opened in 1983, and the harbors at Mindelo and Praia were recently renovated. The major ports are Mindelo and Praia, but all other islands have smaller port facilities. In addition to the international airport on Sal, airports have been built on all of the inhabited islands. All but the airport on Brava enjoy scheduled air service. The archipelago has 3,050 kilometers (1,830 mi.) of roads, of which 1,010 kilometers (606 mi.) are paved. ... [Read More]

Travelling Information

Getting Here Traveling to Cape Verde is easy but requires planning as flights to and from Cape Verde arrive daily but from different cities and on different days of the week. Cape Verde has two international airports: Amilcar Cabral on Sal Island and Francisco Mendes Airport in Praia, Santiago Island. As of January 2002, Transportes Aéreos de Cabo Verde (TACV), the official airline of Cape Verde h ... [Read More]

Economical Info

In December 2002, the United States provided Cape Verde with a $1 million donation of airport security equipment for Sal and Praia airports.  The equipment has been installed in Sal, providing added security to passengers and Cargo moving through this active international airport.   ... [Read More]

Country Commercial Guide

Rua Abilio Macedo n 6, Praia, Cape Verde   Tel.: (238)-261-56-16   Fax: (238)-261-13-55   Versão em Português [Read More]

US Department Of State Post Report

TACV recently started offering direct flights once a week (Tuesdays) from Sal to Boston.  Note that in accordance with the Fly America Act, most official travel requires routing through European airports to connect with U.S. Flag carriers.  However, the recent liberalization of the Fly America Act may allow for greater flexibility regarding choice of carriers, so it is best to research available options with the embassy travel specialist on a case by case basis.  In addition, Air Senegal and TACV provide flights directly from Praia airport to Dakar, Senegal, where it is possible to connect with regional African airlines as well as to other flights to the U.S. and Europe.  That routing, however, is often subject to delays and lost baggage.  There are also direct flights to Fortaleza (NE Brazil) from Sal via TAP, the Portuguese airline, and Varig, the Brazilian airline.  Usually if an international ticket on TACV to Cape Verde is purchased, th ... [Read More]

Africa

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Tips for Travelers to Sub Saharan Africa

March 2001 Foreword Your trip to Africa will be an adventure off the beaten path. Conditions and customs in sub-Saharan Africa can contrast sharply with those in the United States. These pages contain advice to help you avoid inconvenience and difficulties. Take our advice seriously but don’t let it keep you at home. Most Americans have unforgettable experiences in Africa. We are often welcomed and helped by Africans who are happy to share not just their scenery, but their culture and tradition ... [Read More]

The United States Diplomatic Mission to Nigeria: U.S. Brings "Safe Skies" To Kenya's Airports

The high-tech detection equipment, according to an embassy press release, valued at over three-quarters of a million dollars, will be used to improve security services at Jomo Kenyatta International and Wilson Airports in Nairobi, and at Moi International Airport in Mombasa. The equipment includes modern baggage X-ray machines, walk-through metal detectors, hand wands and explosive trace detectors. ...

Nairobi -- Three Kenyan Airports will soon offer improved aviation security through equipment provided by the United States under its "Safe Skies for Africa Initiative," the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi announced November 13. ... [Read More]

Foreign Entry Requirements

AUSTRALIA - *Passport, Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) or non-electronic label visa, proof of onward or return ticket, and sufficient funds are required. An ETA or non-electronic label visa is required for tourist or business stays of up to 3 months. An ETA is an electronically stored authority to travel to Australia and can be obtained online at www.ETA.immi.gov.au or through participating travel agencies or airlines. Minors not accompanied by a parent or traveling with only one parent need notarized written parental consent from the absent parent(s). AIDS test required for permanent resident visa for applicants age 15 and older; tests taken in the U.S. are acceptable. More information about entry requirements to Australia (including for longer stays) is available on the Embassy of Aus ... [Read More]