Fees · Destination Guide
Volcanic Atlantic reefs, Mindelo culture and Santo Antao trails
Key fee: International Airport Security Fee (TSA)
3,400 CVE for non-exempt international airport arrivals under the official rule
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
Expect a nationality- and exemption-dependent airport security levy, a regulated accommodation tourist contribution and separate private operator activity prices. The government lists international TSA as 3,400 CVE. Published accommodation guidance lists 276 CVE per eligible person per night for up to 10 nights at one establishment, subject to the applicable age and exemption rules. Haliotis publishes example private prices such as EUR 90 for two ordinary dives and EUR 120 for its two-dive Santo Antao excursion, but these are not government permits and require current confirmation. No universal local marine park tag, single national diver fee, unlimited right to dive in port waters or protected-area access price was validated for this scope. Government TSA; Tourist contribution; Operator rates.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Airport Security Fee (TSA) | 3,400 CVE for non-exempt international airport arrivals under the official rule Due on applicable international air arrival, not on ordinary ferry travel; pre-registration/payment may remain valid under official rules | International air passengers unless legally exempt | Official EASE or government-authorized channels; some on-arrival payment procedures may differ | Check the government portal for exemptions, nationality rules and any penalty for incomplete pre-registration. Domestic TSA, when applicable, is separately listed as 150 CVE. Government fee rule. |
| Tourist accommodation contribution | 276 CVE per eligible person per overnight stay Up to 10 nights per person at a given qualifying accommodation; subject to current legal exemptions | Overnight guests age 16 and over unless exempt under the current rule | Collected by eligible accommodation provider under national rules | The published tourism guidance states the 276 CVE tariff and age-related exemption. Ask the hotel how it applies to split-island stays and whether included in its room charge. Tourism contribution guidance; Official Gazette law. |
| Haliotis standard double dive | EUR 90 advertised at research date Per operator-sold outing; price and itinerary subject to change | Scuba divers meeting operator certification and safety requirements | Directly with Haliotis, Mindelo | Private service price, not a reef permit. Confirm number of tanks, guide, equipment rental, Nitrox, insurance, cancellation and boat minimum. Current displayed rate. |
| Haliotis double dive to Santo Antao | EUR 120 advertised at research date Per operator outing, conditional on at least four divers and actual weather/boat dispatch | Scuba divers accepted on operator-supported Santo Antao excursions | Directly with Haliotis, Mindelo | The operator advertises a four-diver minimum; neither availability nor an island ferry transfer is implied. Published minimum and rate. |
| Protected site, park or harbor authorization | Not verified for each proposed visit Depends on exact marine, beach, harbor, park and activity location | Protected-area tours, turtle observation and any restricted-entrance shore or boat route | Ask the site authority or licensed guide; no generic ticket vendor verified | Marine turtle observation is regulated nationally; Cova/Paul/Ribeira da Torre has protected-area management rules. Neither source proves a general dive tag or a uniformly free entry policy. Never assume shore access or night observation is unrestricted. Turtle regulation; Protected area management. |
Fee
Due on applicable international air arrival, not on ordinary ferry travel; pre-registration/payment may remain valid under official rules
Check the government portal for exemptions, nationality rules and any penalty for incomplete pre-registration. Domestic TSA, when applicable, is separately listed as 150 CVE. Government fee rule.
Up to 10 nights per person at a given qualifying accommodation; subject to current legal exemptions
The published tourism guidance states the 276 CVE tariff and age-related exemption. Ask the hotel how it applies to split-island stays and whether included in its room charge. Tourism contribution guidance; Official Gazette law.
Per operator-sold outing; price and itinerary subject to change
Private service price, not a reef permit. Confirm number of tanks, guide, equipment rental, Nitrox, insurance, cancellation and boat minimum. Current displayed rate.
Per operator outing, conditional on at least four divers and actual weather/boat dispatch
The operator advertises a four-diver minimum; neither availability nor an island ferry transfer is implied. Published minimum and rate.
Depends on exact marine, beach, harbor, park and activity location
Marine turtle observation is regulated nationally; Cova/Paul/Ribeira da Torre has protected-area management rules. Neither source proves a general dive tag or a uniformly free entry policy. Never assume shore access or night observation is unrestricted. Turtle regulation; Protected area management.