# Cape Verde eSIM: online the moment you land

> Buy a Cape Verde eSIM before you fly. Data on 4G networks from Praia to Sal, no ID needed, home number stays on.

Source: https://linkpals.store/esim/cape-verde · Updated 2026-11-07

Skip the airport SIM counter. A Cape Verde eSIM from LinkPaLS installs from a QR code, needs no ID, and connects in Cape Verde the moment you turn off airplane mode.

## Cape Verde eSIM plans

Pick a plan just for Cape Verde, or a regional or global eSIM if Cape Verde is one stop on a longer trip. Prices are in US dollars and you pay once. There's no contract and nothing to cancel.

### Cape Verde plans

- 500 MB/day, 1 days: $7.50
- 1 GB/day, 1 days: $10.84
- 1 GB, 7 days: $11.35
- 2 GB/day, 1 days: $19.58
- 3 GB/day, 1 days: $36.74
- 3 GB, 15 days: $27.79
- 3 GB, 30 days: $29.33
- 5 GB, 30 days: $45.27
- 10 GB/day, 1 days: $51.64
- 10 GB, 30 days: $83.35
- 20 GB, 30 days: $165.10

## Using your phone in Cape Verde

Flying into Amílcar Cabral International, Sal (SID)? Set up the Cape Verde eSIM at home, leave it switched off, and turn it on after landing. You'll have data before the bags reach the belt.

To get around, most visitors use local taxis and aluguer shared vans. Your eSIM works across the country, including Praia, Sal and Boa Vista, wherever partner networks reach.

You'll see Portuguese on most signs, so a camera-translate app is worth having on mobile data. Prices are in Cape Verdean escudo, and your bank's one-time codes still arrive on your home SIM.

### Local tips for Cape Verde

- Island-hopping flights and ferries change at short notice, so keep your phone online for updates.

## Best eSIM for Cape Verde: which plan to pick

The best eSIM for Cape Verde is the one that covers your whole stay with data to spare. Maps, messaging and browsing use about 0.5 to 1 GB a day. Video calls, streaming and hotspot use more, so size up if you work on the road.

Good starting points for Cape Verde from today's plans:

- **About a week:** 3 GB for 15 days, $27.79.
- **Two weeks:** 5 GB for 30 days, $45.27.
- **A month or heavy use:** 10 GB for 30 days, $83.35.

Today's prices for Cape Verde

| Data | Valid for | Price | Per GB |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 500 MB a day | 1 day | $7.50 | — |
| 1 GB a day | 1 day | $10.84 | — |
| 1 GB | 7 days | $11.35 | $11.35 |
| 2 GB a day | 1 day | $19.58 | — |
| 3 GB a day | 1 day | $36.74 | — |
| 3 GB | 15 days | $27.79 | $9.26 |

## Networks and signal in Cape Verde

Your eSIM roams onto CVMOVEL, picking whichever has the best signal where you are. Expect 4G speeds where available.

| Network | Technology |
| --- | --- |
| CVMOVEL | 4G |

## eSIM, local SIM or roaming: what works best in Cape Verde

|  | LinkPaLS eSIM | Local SIM card | Home roaming |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Set up | At home, before you fly | On arrival, at a shop or kiosk | Already on |
| ID needed | None | Usually a passport | None |
| Your home number | Stays on | Removed while the SIM is out | Stays on |
| Cost | Fixed, paid once | Low, but only after arrival | Often the most expensive |
| Best for | Most travelers | Long stays with a local number | Very short emergency use |

A local SIM can be cheaper on a long stay, but it means a shop visit, often a passport check, and your home number goes dark. For a holiday or business trip to Cape Verde, the Cape Verde eSIM wins on time.

## Install and switch on your eSIM

### Set up your eSIM for Cape Verde in three steps

1. **Choose your plan.** Match the plan to your stay in Cape Verde, then confirm your phone is on the [compatible phones](https://linkpals.store/compatible-devices) list and unlocked.
2. **Install before you fly.** Do this the day before you leave: scan the QR code from your account while on Wi-Fi, then leave the new line turned off for the flight.
3. **Connect on arrival.** When you land in Cape Verde, turn the LinkPaLS line on, set it as your mobile data line and switch on data roaming for that line. See [how to activate eSIM](https://linkpals.store/help).

## Why use an eSIM in Cape Verde

- **No roaming bill.** Prepaid data at a fixed price, paid once.
- **No paperwork.** No passport scan or registration form, just an email address.
- **Online at the airport.** No SIM kiosk, no queue, no swapping cards when you arrive in Praia.
- **Same number, new data.** Your home SIM keeps taking calls and bank codes while the eSIM handles the internet.
- **Keep your physical SIM safe.** It stays in the phone, so there's no tiny card to lose in a hotel room.

Many trips to Cape Verde continue to Nigeria, Ghana and Senegal. If yours does, compare a regional plan in the tabs above before you buy separate eSIMs.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which eSIM is best for Cape Verde?

The best eSIM for Cape Verde covers your whole trip with enough data. For Cape Verde alone, pick a country plan; for several countries, a regional or global plan saves switching. Compare the current plans at the top of this page.

### Does the eSIM work in Sal and Boa Vista?

Yes. Your Cape Verde eSIM covers Cape Verde wherever partner networks reach, including Praia, Sal and Boa Vista. Remote areas may drop to slower speeds or lose signal.

### Will my eSIM work when I land at Amílcar Cabral International?

Yes. If you install it before your flight, it connects once you land and switch off airplane mode. Turn the line on and allow data roaming for it.

### Is an eSIM worth it for Cape Verde?

Yes, if your phone supports eSIM. You land with working data, skip the airport SIM counter, avoid roaming charges and keep your home number active.

### Which networks does the eSIM use?

It connects to CVMOVEL in Cape Verde, with 4G where available.

### Can I buy an eSIM for Cape Verde before I travel?

Yes. Install it a few days ahead on home Wi-Fi and leave the line off. The validity period usually starts when the eSIM first connects in Cape Verde, not when you buy it.

### Will WhatsApp keep working in Cape Verde?

Yes. WhatsApp stays linked to your home number on your physical SIM and uses your LinkPaLS data to send and receive.

### What are the downsides of an eSIM?

Your phone must support eSIM and be carrier-unlocked, most QR codes install only once, and LinkPaLS plans are data-only, so you call through apps like WhatsApp or FaceTime.