Send parcel to Cape Verde
Shipping to the Cape Verde archipelago
Europacco delivers to Cape Verde in 6–9 business days, serving Praia, Mindelo, and Sal. This Atlantic archipelago off West Africa is primarily served via Amílcar Cabral International Airport on Sal Island. A fast-growing tourist destination with historic ties to Portugal and a growing resident Italian community. The service includes free pickup and professional packing for island-bound shipments. Through partnerships with couriers specialized in island logistics, we handle deliveries to all ten inhabited islands with full tracking.
Thanks to our extensive transport network, we are able to guarantee an optimal balance in terms of quality/price. By choosing europacco.com for a parcel shipments you will have:
- collection at home
- estimated delivery time: 6 to 9 working days
- shipment tracking
- insurance
Shipping to Cape Verde with europacco
Inter-island shipping: what to know
Cape Verde is an archipelago of ten inhabited islands spread over about 450 km of ocean. Shipping to Santiago (capital Praia) differs from Boa Vista or São Vicente. Real example:
Universidade de Cabo VerdeCampus Palmarejo Grande
Praia, Santiago
Cape Verde
Cape Verdean addresses follow a simplified Portuguese format. Key elements: specific locality (Palmarejo, Plateau, Fazenda), main city, destination island. For smaller islands (Fogo, Brava, Santo Antão), always specify the island name clearly, since logistics require inter-island ferries from Santiago or São Vicente. Add a local phone contact with prefix +238.
What Italians typically ship to Cape Verde:
Equipment for resorts and hotels, Italian food products for restaurants, fashion clothing and accessories, components for wind and solar systems, sporting goods for windsurfing and kitesurfing.
Prices for shipping parcels to Cape Verde
| Parcel | Price |
|---|---|
| 0 - 2 kg | from 159,53 € |
| 2 - 5 kg | from 222,12 € |
| 5 - 10 kg | from 341,31 € |
| 10 - 20 kg | from 500,08 € |
| 20 - 30 kg | from 638,02 € |
| 30 - 40 kg | from 811,39 € |
| 40 - 50 kg | from 991,70 € |
Prices for shipping documents to Cape Verde
| Document | Price |
|---|---|
| 0 - 0.5 kg | from 73,53 € |
| 0.5 - 1 kg | from 81,08 € |
| 1 - 1.5 kg | from 91,66 € |
| 1.5 - 2 kg | from 97,70 € |
Shipping time to Cape Verde
Estimated transit time
The estimated transit time from Italy to Cape Verde is 6–9 business days. Shipments mainly arrive at Amílcar Cabral International Airport on Sal Island, the main hub of the archipelago. From there, goods are redistributed to other islands via TACV domestic flights or ferries.
Destinations on the main islands (Santiago, São Vicente, Sal) receive direct deliveries. Secondary islands (Boa Vista, Maio, Fogo, Brava, Santo Antão, São Nicolau) require additional sea transport with 2–4 extra days, as inter-island connections operate with limited frequency.
Possible delays:
As an oceanic archipelago, Cape Verde depends on air and sea connections that may face cancellations due to weather conditions, especially during the windy season (November–March) when the Harmattan wind blows from the Sahara. National holidays (July 5 – Independence Day, January 13 – Democracy Day) slow down customs operations. Inter-island ferries have irregular schedules, which can extend delivery times to smaller islands.
Cape Verde: everything you need to know
How much extra time for islands like Fogo or Santo Antão?
The smaller Cape Verde islands do not have international airports. Fogo and Brava are served by ferries from Praia (Santiago) 2–3 times a week. Santo Antão can be reached by ferry from Mindelo (São Vicente) with daily but weather-dependent crossings. Allow 3–5 extra days beyond arrival time in Santiago or São Vicente. For urgent shipments, check with [email protected] for available charter flights or expedited services to these destinations.
Can I ship windsurfing equipment to Sal or Boa Vista?
Absolutely. Cape Verde is a global destination for windsurfing and kitesurfing, with Sal and Boa Vista regularly receiving sporting gear. Sails, boards, and accessories are within Europacco limits when disassembled: max 40 kg and 190 cm (total dimensions). Accurately declare the value for insurance. Cape Verdean customs are familiar with such sporting goods. Clearly state “personal sports equipment” on the invoice to avoid commercial classification.
Do I need to fill in documents in Portuguese or Italian?
Cape Verde is Lusophone (official language: Portuguese) but accepts customs documents in English or Italian with translation. The Praia customs office regularly handles imports from Europe. Describe the contents clearly in Italian or English; Europacco provides the necessary paperwork. For goods valued above €500, a Portuguese description speeds up customs clearance. If sending food products, list ingredients in a clear and understandable way.
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