Which islands should I visit in Cape Verde?

It depends on what you want. For beaches and water sports, Sal Island or Boa Vista Island is best. If you want to experience local culture and history, we recommend Santiago Island, home to the capital. For trekking on an active volcano, Fogo Island is unbeatable, and if you want to enjoy music and an artistic atmosphere, Mindelo on São Vicente Island is a good choice. Many travellers plan an itinerary that uses Sal Island or Santiago Island as a base for touring several islands.

How good is the internet connection in Cape Verde?

In the towns and beach resort areas of the main tourist islands, such as Sal Island, Santiago Island and São Vicente Island, CV Móvel 4G/LTE has a stable signal. Nationwide coverage is about 80%, so in the back country or on small, remote islands coverage can be patchy or drop out. Cape Verde is developing quickly, so most people use it without any trouble at the main destinations.

How do I get between the islands of Cape Verde?

To get between islands, you mainly use domestic flights, such as those of TACV, or ferries. Main islands such as Sal Island and Santiago Island have frequent flights, which is quick and convenient. Between nearby islands, people often travel by ferry, but the timetables change, so it is important to check them online in advance while you are there. With an eSIM, checking schedules and booking in real time is much easier.

Which season suits a trip to Cape Verde?

Cape Verde is an island nation that boasts a warm climate all year round. Within that, the dry season from November to June is the best time to travel. July to October is the rainy season, but the rain does not fall for days on end like Korea's monsoon season; it is more a case of the occasional squall passing through. However, during this period the sandy wind called the 'harmattan' blows and can reduce visibility. Rather than the summer peak season, visiting in spring or autumn lets you enjoy it in comfort.

Can I use Korean cards or cash in Cape Verde?

In tourist hubs such as Santa Maria on Sal Island and Praia on Santiago Island, many places accept Visa and Mastercard credit cards. But at small local restaurants, at markets and in remote areas, you need cash (Cape Verdean escudos). You can exchange dollars or euros locally. Card terminals often have errors, so it is safest to carry some cash.

Does eSIM work in Cape Verde?

Cape Verde supports eSIM, and plans start from ₩11,869. Install it with the QR code you receive after buying, then just turn on data roaming after you arrive and you are connected straight away. There is no need to swap your SIM.

Travel eSIM or carrier roaming: which is cheaper for a trip to Cape Verde?

For a short trip or light data use, a travel eSIM is usually cheaper. Unlimited roaming from Korean carriers costs about ₩11,000–₩15,000 a day, but with an eSIM you can buy just the days of data you need in advance. For a short trip for one or two people, an eSIM has a big advantage; for a family or very heavy data use, compare carrier unlimited roaming too.

Which carrier network does a Cape Verde eSIM use?

In Cape Verde it connects automatically to local carrier networks such as CV Móvel · T+ (4G/LTE, 5G where supported). Population coverage is about 80%. It picks the network with the strongest signal automatically, so there is nothing to set up.

Can I keep using my Korean number while travelling in Cape Verde?

Yes. The eSIM works as a data-only second line, so your Korean SIM and number stay as they are. Use the Yeohaengyusim eSIM for data only, and keep receiving calls, texts and KakaoTalk on your Korean number.

Can I add to or extend my Cape Verde eSIM plan?

Yes. When you use up your data or the plan period ends, you can buy a new plan at any time. Keep using the eSIM profile you already installed; there is no need to install it again, so you carry on without interruption.

Can I use tethering (hotspot) in Cape Verde?

Yes. In Cape Verde you can share your eSIM data with other devices such as a laptop or tablet by tethering (hotspot). Shared data also comes out of your plan allowance, so if you tether a lot we recommend choosing a little more data.

Do I set up the eSIM before I leave or after I arrive?

We recommend installing it (registering the QR code) before you leave, while you have Wi-Fi. Data starts when you turn on data roaming after you arrive in Cape Verde. Just remember "set up before you leave, switch on when you arrive" and you can use the internet as soon as you land.

Cape Verde eSIM plans

Instant delivery

A travel eSIM for Cape Verde starts from ₩11,869 and works as soon as you buy it. In Cape Verde it connects automatically to local networks such as CV Móvel · T+ (4G/LTE, 5G where supported), with population coverage of about 80%. Install it with the QR code before you leave and you can use the internet as soon as you land, with no roaming setup.

Unlimited data plans

Use as much data as you like, worry-free.

1 days

Unlimited₩14,944VAT included

3 days

Unlimited₩40,106VAT included

5 days

Unlimited₩65,269VAT included

Data plans

Buy just the amount of data you'll use.

1 GB

7 days₩11,869VAT included

2 GB

15 days₩21,711VAT included

3 GB

30 days₩28,264VAT included

5 GB

30 days₩43,007VAT included

Selected plan

Please select a plan

Payment methods

Sent instantly by email
30-day refund
Customer support in Korean
Credit card · Apple Pay

Cape Verde eSIM at a glance

Price: From ₩11,869
Local networks: CV Móvel · T+
Network: 4G/LTE
Activation: QR code — install before you leave
Recommended data: Maps and messaging 1 GB a day · more room 2 GB a day · video: unlimited

eSIM plans you can use in Cape Verde

Data	Validity	Price
Unlimited	1 day	₩14,944
Unlimited	3 days	₩40,106
Unlimited	5 days	₩65,269
1 GB	7 days	₩11,869
2 GB	15 days	₩21,711
3 GB	30 days	₩28,264
5 GB	30 days	₩43,007

Spread out in the middle of the Atlantic, Cape Verde is a Portuguese-speaking island nation at the western edge of Africa. It is a place where emerald seas, golden sands and majestic volcanic landscapes exist side by side. Relaxing on the dazzling beaches of Sal Island, experiencing Creole culture in the alleys of Santiago Island and climbing the active volcano on Fogo Island make for a special trip you cannot easily have anywhere else. It is still an unfamiliar destination for Korean travellers, but that also means you can meet unspoilt nature and genuine local culture. As you travel from island to island, there are many moments when you badly need the internet, from navigation and accommodation bookings to checking ferry timetables. Connect the moment you reach Cape Verde with just a Yeohaengyusim eSIM, and start exploring freely.

Flight time from Korea

About 18–20 hours (1–2 layovers)

Time difference

10 hours behind Korea (UTC-1, relative to KST)

Best season to go

November–June (dry season)

Plug type

Type C/F (no adapter needed for Korean plugs)

Why you need an eSIM in Cape Verde

Cape Verde is a country made up of 10 islands. Each island has a different atmosphere and landscape, so moving around several islands is the heart of a trip, and that makes searching for information on the move all the more important. Checking ferry timetables, booking flights between islands, contacting your local accommodation: without the internet, you often run into inconvenient situations. To buy a SIM locally, you have to go to the town centre of a large island such as Sal Island or Santiago Island, and with the language barrier on top, it is not easy. With a Yeohaengyusim eSIM, you install it in Korea before departure and can use the internet as soon as you land at the airport. You don't need to swap SIM chips, and your existing number stays as it is. The CV Móvel 4G/LTE network covers the main islands and urban areas, so you can use it reliably at popular destinations such as Sal Island, Santiago Island and São Vicente Island. The signal may weaken on remote islands or in mountainous areas, but at the main tourist sites you can use it quite comfortably.

Network coverage in Cape Verde

Carrier

CV Móvel

+ T+

Network

4G/LTE

Coverage

80%

How do I install a Cape Verde eSIM?

1
Buy a plan
Choose a data plan for Cape Verde and complete payment.
2
Scan the QR code
Open the email we sent and point your phone camera at its QR code.
3
Install the eSIM
Complete the eSIM installation as prompted. Doing it before you leave is simplest.
4
Connect on arrival
Once you land in Cape Verde, switch data roaming on and you're online.

1
Buy a plan
Choose a data plan for Cape Verde and complete payment.
2
Scan the QR code
Open the email we sent and point your phone camera at its QR code.
3
Install the eSIM
Complete the eSIM installation as prompted. Doing it before you leave is simplest.
4
Connect on arrival
Once you land in Cape Verde, switch data roaming on and you're online.

Which plan is right for me?

Short trip

For a short 3–7 day trip, an unlimited data plan is ideal.

Business trip

We recommend a high-data plan with plenty for video calls and email.

Long stay

Staying a month or more? A large-data plan gives the best value.

Family trip

Families sharing a connection across multiple devices should pick a tethering-enabled plan with a generous data allowance.

eSIM, local SIM or pocket Wi-Fi: what suits a trip to Cape Verde best?

	eSIM	Local SIM	Pocket Wi-Fi
Activation	Instant (QR code)	Buy locally	Pick up / delivery
Setup	2 minutes	SIM swap needed	Separate device
Price	From ₩11,869	₩10,000~50,000	₩5,000~15,000/day
Network	Local 4G/LTE	Local 4G/LTE	Local 4G/LTE
Devices	1 smartphone	1 smartphone	Up to 5
Flexibility	Top up any time	Fixed data	Daily rental
Best for	Ideal for travellers	Long stays	Families / groups

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