Practical guides: Cabo Verde
Housing
Home security, renting and buying property as a foreign national.
Home security
Theft, robbery and burglary, often at weapon point, are increasingly common, including in daytime, especially in Praia, Sal and Boa Vista.
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceFrance Diplomatie, Travel advice: Cabo Verde, safetyGOV.UK (FCDO), Cabo Verde travel advice: safety and security
Sources for this guide
- France Diplomatie, Travel advice: Cabo Verde, safety · Source updated: September 15, 2026 · Checked on October 2, 2026
- GOV.UK (FCDO), Cabo Verde travel advice: safety and security · Source updated: July 28, 2026 · Checked on October 2, 2026
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