# Cape Verde eSIM - eSIMpass

> Prepaid data-only travel eSIM for Cape Verde. Bought online, delivered by email as a QR code, installed in a few minutes. No contract, no physical SIM, no phone number.

- Product page and checkout: https://www.esimpass.co.uk/esim/esim-capeverde
- Prices as of 2026-10-13, in GBP, taxes included
- From 7.97 GBP

## Plans on sale

| Plan | Type | Price | Checkout |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Days - 1GB Data | Fixed data | 7.97 GBP | [Buy](https://www.esimpass.co.uk/checkout?product_id=207&qty=1&gmc=esim-capeverde&currency=GBP&options=%7B%22165%22%3A67997%7D) |
| 3 Days - 3GB Data | Fixed data | 14.80 GBP | [Buy](https://www.esimpass.co.uk/checkout?product_id=207&qty=1&gmc=esim-capeverde&currency=GBP&options=%7B%22165%22%3A67998%7D) |
| 7 Days - 5GB Data | Fixed data | 21.60 GBP | [Buy](https://www.esimpass.co.uk/checkout?product_id=207&qty=1&gmc=esim-capeverde&currency=GBP&options=%7B%22165%22%3A67999%7D) |
| 7 Days - 10GB Data | Fixed data | 37.46 GBP | [Buy](https://www.esimpass.co.uk/checkout?product_id=207&qty=1&gmc=esim-capeverde&currency=GBP&options=%7B%22165%22%3A68000%7D) |

Each Checkout link opens payment with that plan selected: only the email address and payment remain.

## How it works

1. Choose a plan and pay on the product page (card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal or crypto).
2. The eSIM QR code arrives by email; install it before you travel (Settings > Mobile/Cellular > Add eSIM).
3. On arrival, select the eSIM for mobile data and turn on data roaming for it. Your own SIM stays in the phone for calls and SMS.

Data-only: the eSIM has no phone number. Requires an eSIM-compatible, carrier-unlocked phone.

## Your eSIM for Cape Verde - online across the islands

Cape Verde sits off West Africa and is outside any EU roaming arrangement, so a travel eSIM is the easy way to stay connected on Sal, Boa Vista and the other islands. Install it before you travel and you are online as soon as you land.

## Getting online at Sal and Boa Vista

The eSIM connects when you switch off airplane mode at Sal (SID) or Boa Vista (BVC), the main resort gateways. Your hotel transfer and maps are ready before you reach the shuttle.

## Coverage in the resorts and beyond

Cape Verde's networks (CVMovel and Unitel T+) cover the resort areas of Santa Maria, Sal Rei and the island towns with 4G. Coverage is focused around the populated and tourist zones, so download offline maps if you are exploring the volcanic interior or quieter islands.

## Cape Verde from the UK: register five days before you fly

British passport holders can visit Cape Verde for up to 30 days without a visa, but every visitor must pre-register online at least five days before arriving and pay the airport security fee, the TSA - 3,400 escudos (about 31 euros) for international flights - on Cape Verde's official EASE platform. Since 1 July 2026, anyone who arrives without having done it pays double the fee at the border. The registration lasts a year, and children under two are exempt. Your passport must be valid for six months after you arrive (gov.uk, updated 28 July 2026).

Most British holidaymakers fly direct to Sal or Boa Vista in about six hours: TUI from Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham and Glasgow, and easyJet from Gatwick, Manchester and Bristol. Cape Verde is one hour behind the UK in winter and two in British Summer Time. Sockets are the European two-pin kind, so pack an adaptor.

## What your UK network charges there

Cape Verde is outside every UK network's Europe zone. EE charges £8 for 24 hours with only 500MB of data, O2's O2 Travel pass is £7 a day, and Vodafone sells eight-day data passes from £10 for 50MB to £40 for 1GB, noting that 4G is not available there. Three's own checker lists no data service in Cape Verde at all.

## FAQ

### Does EU roaming cover Cape Verde?

No - Cape Verde is outside the EU, so EU roaming does not apply. A dedicated eSIM avoids expensive standard roaming.

### Is coverage good in the beach resorts?

Yes - the resort areas on Sal and Boa Vista are well covered. The volcanic interior and quieter islands can be patchy, so save offline maps.

### Do I need to pre-register for Cape Verde?

Yes. Register on Cape Verde's EASE platform and pay the airport security fee (TSA) at least five days before you arrive. Since 1 July 2026, travellers who have not done so pay double the fee at the border (gov.uk, updated 28 July 2026).

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Source: https://www.esimpass.co.uk/esim/esim-capeverde - eSIMpass, Elemento Logico Lda, Portugal - help@esimpass.com