Africa
Driving in Cape Verde
An official translation of your licence satisfies the local requirement. Here is exactly what Cape Verde expects from a visiting driver, and how to have it before you land.
Cape Verde
Africa · drives on the right
- Drives on the
- Right
- Rental min age
- 18+
- Ready in
- 8 min
Do I need an international driving permit in Cape Verde?
An official translation of your licence satisfies the local requirement. A certified translation of your licence satisfies the local requirement.
Which side of the road does Cape Verde drive on?
Cape Verde drives on the right-hand side of the road.
What is the minimum age to rent a car in Cape Verde?
Rental desks in Cape Verde generally require drivers to be at least 18. Younger drivers may face a surcharge or be refused.
How quickly can I get one before I fly?
The digital document is issued in minutes — the median is 41 seconds after payment — and works offline. A printed booklet ships separately by tracked courier.
Requirements are set by Cape Verde and can change. We publish what the destination currently expects and update it when it moves. If Cape Verde refuses the document we recommended for it, our money-back guarantee applies.