Sub Saharan Africa

Cape Verde
Still current at: 25 November 2009 Updated: 05 November 2009

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the summary and Health sections (dengue fever outbreak). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

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Travel advice for this country

Safety and security

Terrorism

There is a low threat from terrorism. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks which could be in public areas, including those frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers. For more general information see Terrorism Abroad.

Crime

Crime rates in Cape Verde are low but there have been incidents of muggings involving British nationals. You should avoid carrying valuables in public and remain vigilant at all times. For more general information see Victims of Crime Abroad.

Political Situation

The political situation is stable. Legislative elections, which passed off peacefully, took place in January 2006.

Cape Verde Country Profile

Road Travel

Traffic is usually light and road conditions and driving standards are generally of a reasonable quality.

For more general information see Driving Abroad.

Sea Travel

Sea conditions around Cape Verde are sometimes treacherous. Mariners should take local advice. Travel by sea to the southern islands of Fogo and Brava in particular can be significantly disrupted.

For more general information see River and Sea Safety.

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Senegal, Dakar, British Embassy

Address:

British Embassy
20 Rue du Docteur Guillet
Boite Postale 6025
Dakar

Telephone:

(221) 33 823 7392
(221) 33 823 9971

Fax:

(221) 33 823 2766

Email: britembe@orange.sn

Email: dakar.visaenquiries@fco.gov.uk

Office hours:

GMT: (Local Time=GMT)
Mon-Thurs: 0800-1630
Fri: 0800-1230

Website: http://ukinsenegal.fco.gov.uk

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