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Practical guides: Cabo Verde

Daily life and local laws

Phone, local laws and customs.

Laws and customs

  • Penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs are severe (heavy fines, long prison sentences). Pack your own luggage and never carry other people's bags.

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    Government of Canada, Travel advice: Cabo Verde
  • Dual nationality is recognised. If you are also a national of the country, consular help from your other country may be limited there, and different entry and exit rules may apply.

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    Government of Canada, Travel advice: Cabo Verde

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