Cape Verde eSIM
Mobile data in Cape Verde. No roaming fees, instant activation, one-tap install on iPhone, Samsung and Android.
- 01Internet on arrival
- 02No SIM swap — keep your number
- 03Set up in under a minute, before you fly
Choose Your Unlimited Plan
- 3G/4G network speeds
- Top-up anytime if needed
- Instant Activation · Hotspot Sharing
- 24/7 Support · No Contracts
- 1 GB high speed per 24 hours
- Unlimited data (min. 512 Kbps after high-speed)
- 3G/4G · Instant activation · Hotspot sharing
- 24/7 Support · No Contracts
All Cape Verde eSIM plans and prices
| Data | Valid | Price | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB a day | Unlimited daily | Rs. 1,338.14 / day | — |
| 2 GB a day | Unlimited daily | Rs. 2,390.29 / day | — |
| 3 GB a day | Unlimited daily | Rs. 4,590.23 / day | — |
| 10 GB a day | Unlimited daily | Rs. 6,694.52 / day | — |
Which Cape Verde eSIM plan should I pick?
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Streaming and hotspot every day
Unlimited daily
from Rs. 1,338.14 / day
How it works
- Step01 Choose Plan Pick the data and validity that fit your trip.
- Step02 Receive Order Email Your eSIM arrives by email straight away.
- Step03 Install in one tap Tap install, then switch on data when you land.
Cape Verde
Common Questions
Is an eSIM worth it for a Cape Verde beach holiday?
You leave Amílcar Cabral International Airport with your beach bag over your shoulder and message your accommodation on WhatsApp to confirm the meeting point for your transfer. Instead of joining a queue for a local SIM, you head towards your driver and open Google Maps to follow the route south to Santa Maria. The salt-coloured landscape gives way to bright buildings, and you find the pin for your guesthouse without wandering along the wrong street.
After dropping your bag, you walk towards the waterfront and use Google Translate to understand a Portuguese menu before choosing grilled fish. You browse GetYourGuide for a boat excursion, compare departure points and send the booking details to your travel companion. Then you reach the beach, take a photograph of the turquoise water and send it home through WhatsApp before settling into the sand.
What should tourists look for in a Cape Verde eSIM?
Choose an eSIM that suits your island itinerary, supports sharing a connection and makes its allowance clear. This plan connects to supported local networks in Cape Verde, with the strongest reach around populated areas and established tourist centres. Hotspot works on most plans, useful when a travel companion needs internet access.
Preflight installation and an activation window matter when organising flights and accommodation. This eSIM supports installation before departure and gives you 180 days from purchase to activate. Its data allowance resets daily; the allowance and validity depend on the package you choose.
Where does an eSIM have coverage in Cape Verde?
Your eSIM connects to supported local networks including CVMOVEL, with 3G/4G connectivity. Coverage is strongest in Praia and Mindelo, and in established tourist areas such as Santa Maria on Sal and Sal Rei on Boa Vista. It becomes patchier in the mountainous interior of Santo Antão, around Fogo’s volcanic terrain and along sparsely populated coastal stretches.
| SimSwift eSIM | Local SIM | Roaming | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setup | Install at home before flying | Find a shop or airport kiosk and queue after landing | Nothing to install; switch roaming on |
| When you're connected | On landing, once connected to a supported network | After purchase and setup | On landing, if your home plan includes Cape Verde roaming |
| Paperwork / ID | No paperwork or ID | ID may be requested at the counter | No additional ID checks |
| Cost predictability | Pay once upfront | Local pricing, purchased after arrival | Included or charged daily, depending on your home plan |
| WhatsApp & your number | Keep using WhatsApp on your home number | New local number; WhatsApp stays on your home number | Your home number, on your home plan's roaming terms |
| Top-ups | Buy a new plan if you need more data | Buy another data bundle through a shop or provider app | Extra data depends on your home plan |
What should I download before exploring Cape Verde?
- Save offline maps of Santo Antão before heading onto mountain trails, and download your walking route separately.
- Download Portuguese in Google Translate; Cape Verdean Creole signs and conversations may still need help from your host.
- Carry a power bank for excursions on Boa Vista, where beach outings can take you far from a socket.
- Bring a Type C or Type F plug adapter for charging your devices in Cape Verde.
- Carry cash for small cafés and taxis; keep booking confirmations downloaded instead of relying on payment apps.
- Use accommodation Wi-Fi to download large files before boat excursions, and keep your device protected from spray.
How much does a Cape Verde eSIM cost?
SimSwift Cape Verde unlimited daily plans start at Rs. 1,338.14 a day.