What is the legal age for Alcohol in Cape Verde?
Yes.
Alcohol is legal in Cape Verde for adults 18+. Updated October 2026.
Cape Verde
Legal age
The legal age for Alcohol in Cape Verde is 18.
Yes — Alcohol is legal in Cape Verde for adults 18+.
Age verification is typically required at purchase or access. The recorded status does not extend below 18.
Frequently asked
Is Alcohol legal in Cape Verde?+
Yes — Alcohol is legal in Cape Verde for adults 18+.
Is Alcohol legal everywhere in Cape Verde?+
The recorded status for Cape Verde as a whole is legal. Local bylaws can still add conditions.
What is the legal age for Alcohol in Cape Verde?+
The recorded minimum age is 18.
Can tourists use Alcohol in Cape Verde?+
Visitors to Cape Verde are generally subject to the same alcohol rules as residents. Crossing a border with it remains a separate, usually prohibited, act.
When was this Cape Verde Alcohol ruling last verified?+
Last verified 2026-10-19.
Can you fly with Alcohol into Cape Verde?+
Domestic legality in Cape Verde does not make it legal to carry Alcohol across an international border. Border rules are separate and typically prohibit it.