Customs declaration requirements for Cape Verde
Customs Declare produces the completed Documento Administrativo Unico (DAU) filed through the Sydonia World customs system for Cape Verde’s own customs authority, in Portuguese, from your invoice and supporting documents. You or your broker review and submit it -- nothing leaves your workspace automatically.
Declaration form
Moderate confidence- Form
- Documento Administrativo Unico (DAU) filed through the Sydonia World customs system
- Issuing authority
- Direcao Geral das Alfandegas (DGA), Ministerio das Financas / Direcao Nacional das Receitas de Estado (DNRE)
- Primary language
- Portuguese
- Accepted languages
- Portuguese
- Required supporting documents
- Commercial operator accreditation certificate
- Last verified
- Aug 26, 2026
Import requirements & restrictions
Import licensing required
Cabo Verde operates a 3-tier import licensing structure: license-exempt, automatic licensing (the general default for most goods), and non-automatic licensing for specific categories. Import operations require accreditation via a commercial operator certificate issued by the Chambers of Commerce. Used vehicles specifically require a Combined Certificate of Value and Origin (CCVO) and Customs Form C; vehicles over 10 years old face a steep 190% import tax on 1.5L+ engines.
Cabo Verde Chambers of Commerce / customs
Duty & tax
- VAT (default rate)
- 15%
- MFN duty rate data
- Not yet researched
- Preferential rate
- Available under an applicable trade agreement
- Free duty calculator
- Not yet live for Cape Verde
Quick answers
What customs declaration form does Cape Verde require?
Cape Verde’s import declaration is the Documento Administrativo Unico (DAU) filed through the Sydonia World customs system, issued by Direcao Geral das Alfandegas (DGA), Ministerio das Financas / Direcao Nacional das Receitas de Estado (DNRE).
Which languages does Cape Verde accept on a customs declaration?
Portuguese
What supporting documents are required to import into Cape Verde?
Commercial operator accreditation certificate
What is the VAT rate on imports into Cape Verde?
The default VAT rate on record for Cape Verde is 15%.