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Cape Verde

Cape Verde

Filming in Cape Verde

African Fixer delivers full film, video and stills production services across Cape Verde — local producers, fixers, crew, permits, equipment, resort access and crew accommodation — on a chain of ten Atlantic islands that offer white beaches, Sahara-like dunes, volcanic craters, colourful Creole towns and dramatic mountains, all with year-round sunshine and reliable resort logistics.

African Fixer connects international production companies, agencies, brands, broadcasters and photographers with trusted local producers, fixers and crew across Cape Verde. We support TV commercials, documentaries, feature films, branded content, corporate videos, music videos and still photography campaigns with experienced local teams and reliable on-the-ground production support.

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Cape Verde

Why Film in Cape Verde?

Cape Verde is a uniquely versatile Atlantic-island destination, combining desert dunes, turquoise lagoons, a live volcano and vibrant Creole culture within a compact, safe and sunny archipelago — a strong, affordable alternative to more crowded island locations.

  • Year-round sunshine and dependable, stable weather
  • Sahara-style dunes, white beaches and turquoise lagoons on Sal and Boa Vista
  • Dramatic volcanic mountains and valleys on Santo Antão and Fogo
  • Colourful Creole port towns and colonial architecture
  • Safe, politically stable and welcoming, with good beach-resort infrastructure
  • Strong for tourism, fashion, watersports, travel and lifestyle productions
  • Kitesurf, windsurf and marine filming options
  • Good air access from Europe and West Africa

Production Services

Our Cape Verde production services include:

  • Local Producers
  • Film Fixers
  • Production Management
  • Film, Video & Stills Crew
  • Camera Equipment
  • Lighting & Grip
  • Drone Operators
  • Location Scouting
  • Film Permits
  • Casting
  • Transport & Logistics
  • Crew & Cast Accommodation
  • Security
  • Catering

Crew & Equipment

Cape Verde suits tourism, fashion, travel, watersports, music video and still photography productions, with local fixers and production support based on the main islands.

A local base crew of producers, fixers, production assistants and location and logistics support is available. Most senior technical crew and specialist equipment are brought in from Europe (often via Lisbon) or from South Africa when required.

Basic grip and lighting can be arranged locally, but productions should plan to fly in camera, drone and specialist packages, along with any large lighting requirements.

Top Filming Locations

Cape Verde offers a range of visually stunning locations, from vibrant coastal towns to dramatic volcanic landscapes. Whether you’re seeking pristine beaches, historic colonial architecture, or unique island settings, the country has diverse filming opportunities.

Best Time to Shoot

  • November to June — Driest, sunniest and calmest conditions, ideal for beach and exterior work
  • July to October — Warmer and slightly more humid, with occasional short rains, mainly on the greener islands
  • Trade winds are strongest from December to March — excellent for kitesurf and watersports filming, worth planning around for dialogue and drone work
  • Cape Verde offers usable production conditions all year thanks to its dry, sunny Atlantic climate
Visa Requirements

Most international visitors are visa-exempt for stays up to 90 days but must complete an online declaration before arrival via the EASE form. An airport security fee must also be paid.

International Crew Accreditation

International crew accreditation is not required in Cape Verde. Only a film permit and passport copies of each crew member are necessary.

General Film Permit

A film permit is required for any production and is issued by the Department of the Ministry of Culture. The process typically takes 15 to 20 working days, so early application is advised.

Drone Filming

Commercial drone filming requires authorisation from the Cape Verde Civil Aviation Agency (AAC) and should be arranged in advance, particularly near airports, towns and protected areas. Bringing drones through customs may require declaration.

Equipment Customs Clearance

Cape Verde is not a Carnet country, meaning a Temporary Import Permit is required for equipment.

Safety and Security

Cape Verde is safe and politically stable with good resort infrastructure on Sal and Boa Vista. Medical facilities are more limited on the smaller islands, so evacuation and logistics for remote-island shoots should be planned in advance. Sun, wind and marine conditions should be factored into scheduling.

  • Type of Security Required

    Security arrangements should be coordinated through the Ministry of Culture & Ministry of the Interior, particularly when filming in rural or sensitive areas. Additional private security may be necessary depending on the production’s needs.

Rebates & Incentives

Cape Verde offers a film and audiovisual production incentive for qualifying projects that meet minimum local-spend thresholds:

  • Advertising productions: approximately USD 40,000 minimum spend
  • Documentaries: approximately USD 100,000 minimum spend
  • Series: approximately USD 150,000 minimum spend
  • Feature fiction: approximately USD 400,000 minimum spend

As terms and percentages can change, African Fixer will confirm the latest incentive rules, eligibility criteria, application steps and any VAT or duty reliefs during production planning, and manage the documentation on your behalf.

Luxury Resort & Hotel Options

Cape Verde’s beach resorts on Sal and Boa Vista are strong for travel, tourism, fashion and lifestyle productions. Access for filming is subject to approval, availability and brand permissions.

  • Hilton Cabo Verde Sal Resort — Modern beachfront resort on Sal
  • Meliá Dunas Beach Resort & Spa, Sal — Large landscaped resort and pools
  • Meliá Llana Beach Resort, Sal — Adults-focused premium beach resort
  • Hotel Morabeza, Santa Maria — Classic, long-established Sal beach hotel
  • Oasis Salinas Sea, Sal — Stylish seafront resort near the salt flats
  • Riu Palace Boavista — Large all-inclusive resort on Boa Vista’s dunes
  • Iberostar Club Boa Vista — Beachfront resort with desert backdrops
  • Hotel Oasis Praiamar, Praia — City beach hotel on Santiago

Crew & Cast Accommodation

Cast and crew accommodation is concentrated on Sal and Boa Vista (resorts) and in Praia and Mindelo (city hotels). We arrange group bookings, transfers and inter-island flights or ferries to match the schedule.

Luxury — Talent, Directors & Key Clients
Hilton Cabo Verde Sal / Meliá Llana — Premium beachfront for talent and clients.
Riu Palace Boavista — Upscale all-inclusive on Boa Vista.

Mid-Range — Main Crew & Production Team
Hotel Morabeza & Oasis Salinas Sea, Sal — Comfortable, central beach hotels for crew.
Pestana Trópico & Hotel Oasis Praiamar, Praia — Reliable city-hotel bases on Santiago.
Oasis Porto Grande, Mindelo — Central hotel for São Vicente shoots.

Budget — Extended Crew & Longer Shoots
Santa Maria guesthouses & aparthotels, Sal — Value, walkable options for larger crews.
Serviced apartments and villas — Flexible self-catering for longer or bigger teams.

Accommodation availability and rates vary by season and should be booked well in advance. African Fixer manages crew and cast bookings, transfers and per-location logistics as part of production support.

Did you know?

Cape Verde packs Sahara-style dunes, white tropical beaches, an active volcano, lush terraced valleys and colourful Creole port towns into a single compact archipelago — so productions can shoot several completely different looks within a short inter-island hop.

PRO TIP:

Plan around the trade winds: December to March delivers spectacular kitesurf and watersports action but strong afternoon wind, so schedule dialogue, drone and calm-water shots for mornings and the calmer months.

want to film in Cape Verde? Contact us Today!

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Importing film, broadcast and photographic equipment is handled with an ATA Carnet for temporary admission. African Fixer arranges carnet processing, customs clearance and equipment logistics as part of full production support.