Cape Verde Import Restrictions

by countryaah · Published June 2, 2019 · Updated November 3, 2019

In order to enter Cape Verde, certain goods are subject to specific controls and, regardless of their value and quantity, they require the consent of Cape Verde government, preferably, license must be obtained prior to passage through the customs, preventing the goods from being retained. On this page, you will see what kinds of items are prohibited from entering the Cape Verde, and which items need special documentation before exporting to Cape Verde.

Import restrictions

Senders should determine import restrictions from Cape Verde authorities before posting:

Alcoholic beverages
Animal products
Communications equipment
Computer components and parts
Drugs and medicines
Fruit
Firearms and firearm parts
Phones/modems
Telecommunications equipment
Tinned meat.

Cape Verde requires an import permit for many goods. Before posting any item, senders should confirm that the addressee has any necessary permit.

EDN’s and export permits are required for:

Kangaroo skins
Crocodile skins
Emu oil
Fish oil
Bunker oil
Coal
Petroleum bases products
Tobacco and tobacco products
Any other alcohol including beer and spirits all volumes.

Special documentation

Commercial goods require a Certificate of Origin.

The sender and receiver details must be addressed with a valid street address in English. A Post Office Box address is not acceptable.

The sender is responsible for finding if the destination country may impose duties, taxes, brokerage fees or any other fees that may be applied on the item that is being sent. Please contact the consulate office of the country you are sending to or contact the ECI customer contact centre on 1800 007 678.

Prohibitions

In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI International Courier Regulations, Cape Verde prohibits: