Is Sex Work / Prostitution legal in Cape Verde?

Yes.

Sex Work / Prostitution is legal in Cape Verde. Updated October 2026.

Cape Verde

Tourists

Visitors to Cape Verde are generally subject to the same sex work / prostitution rules as residents. Crossing a border with it remains a separate, usually prohibited, act.

Cape Verde has no specific laws against prostitution.

The recorded ruling

Yes — Sex Work / Prostitution is legal in Cape Verde. This page is a structured ruling drawn only from recorded facts — status, limits, age, penalties, and dated sources — not legal advice.

Cape Verde has no specific laws against prostitution.

Visitors to Cape Verde are generally subject to the same sex work / prostitution rules as residents. Crossing a border with it remains a separate, usually prohibited, act.

Laws move. The last verified date on this ruling is 2026-10-19. Always read the linked source and local statute before acting.

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Frequently asked

Is Sex Work / Prostitution legal in Cape Verde?+

Yes — Sex Work / Prostitution is legal in Cape Verde.

Is Sex Work / Prostitution legal everywhere in Cape Verde?+

The recorded status for Cape Verde as a whole is legal. Local bylaws can still add conditions.

Can tourists use Sex Work / Prostitution in Cape Verde?+

Visitors to Cape Verde are generally subject to the same sex work / prostitution rules as residents. Crossing a border with it remains a separate, usually prohibited, act.

When was this Cape Verde Sex Work / Prostitution ruling last verified?+

Last verified 2026-10-19.

Can you fly with Sex Work / Prostitution into Cape Verde?+

Domestic legality in Cape Verde does not make it legal to carry Sex Work / Prostitution across an international border. Border rules are separate and typically prohibit it.

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