U.S. State Department Updates Cabo Verde Travel Advisory: Increased Crime Risk in Praia
The U.S. Department of State has updated its travel advisory for Cabo Verde, maintaining Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions, but designating Praia as Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution due to increased crime risk, including petty crime such as pickpocketing and purse snatching, as well as violent crime like mugging, armed robbery, and assault. The advisory summary was updated, advising travelers to exercise caution at night, avoid displaying wealth, and recommending travel insurance.
Impact and considerations
Cabo Verde is generally safe, but increased crime risk in Praia may affect the personal safety and insurance arrangements of business travelers to the capital.
Key points
- Cabo Verde remains at Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions.
- Praia is at Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution due to increased crime risk.
- Crime types include petty crime such as pickpocketing and purse snatching, as well as violent crime like mugging, armed robbery, and assault.
- The advisory summary was updated, but there were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- U.S. Department of State
- Other sources
- 0
- First source publication
- 15 Dec 2025, 08:00
- Page published
- 11 Sept 2026, 00:13
- Last updated
- 15 Dec 2025, 08:00
- Original links
- US Travel Advisories：Cabo Verde - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 15 Dec 2025, 08:00