Praia airport fees: what you pay at RAI
Two charges matter at Praia. Cabo Verde Airports, the VINCI-run operator, charges a passenger service charge of 21.00 euros plus 0.98 euros for reduced-mobility assistance on each international departure, inside the ticket, at rates in force from 5 January 2026. Foreign visitors arriving on international flights pay the Airport Security Tax (TSA) of 3,400 escudos, about 31 euros, online through the EASE pre-registration. A 2026 press report says paying at the airport costs double, which official sources have not confirmed.
Every charge at this airport
| Charge | Amount | Who pays | How it is paid | Set by | Collected by / goes to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger service charge (international) Domestic rate is 647 escudos plus 91 escudos PMR component. 1 | 21.00 euros plus 0.98 euros PMR component | Departing international passengers | Inside the ticket | Cabo Verde Airports (regulated tariff) | Airlines, for Cabo Verde Airports | In force |
| Transfer passenger charge Domestic to domestic 324 escudos, domestic to international 332 escudos. 1 | 3.87 euros international to international, 3.78 euros international to domestic | Transfer passengers | Inside the ticket | Cabo Verde Airports (regulated tariff) | Airlines, for Cabo Verde Airports | In force |
| Airport Security Tax (TSA) Exempt: Cabo Verde nationals, people born in Cabo Verde and their spouses and descendants, foreign residents, children under 2. 2,3,5 | 3,400 escudos (about 31 euros) international, 150 escudos domestic | Foreign visitors arriving on international flights | Online through the EASE pre-registration before travel | Government of Cabo Verde (2018 decree) | Cabo Verde government through EASE | In force |
| TSA paid at the airport without pre-registration Press and guide sites only. Not confirmed in an official source. 4,5 | 6,800 escudos (about 64 euros), reported | Visitors who did not pre-register | At the border on arrival | Government of Cabo Verde | Border police | Unconfirmed |
Evidence summary: 6 linked sources, 3 charges confirmed in force, 1 unconfirmed. Suspended and proposed charges are not treated as payable now.
How to pay
- Pay the passenger service charge as part of your air fare.
- Register on the EASE platform at least five days before travel and pay the TSA online.
- Keep your EASE confirmation for the border check on arrival.
What this page does not cover
This page does not cover visa fees and is not legal advice. Fees change: check the date above and your ticket receipt before you travel.
Common questions
How much is the airport tax at Praia?
The passenger service charge is 21.00 euros plus 0.98 euros for reduced-mobility assistance per international departure, in the ticket. Visitors pay the 3,400 escudo TSA on arrival.
Who is exempt from the Cabo Verde TSA?
Cabo Verde nationals, people born in Cabo Verde with their spouses and descendants, foreign residents and children under 2.
What happens if I skip EASE pre-registration?
A 2026 press report says the TSA at the airport costs double, about 64 euros. This has not been confirmed in an official source.
Other airports in Cabo Verde
- Sal (SID): A 21.98 euro ticket charge, plus a 3,400 escudo security tax for visitors.
Sources
- Cabo Verde Airports: Taxas aeroportuárias aeronáuticas reguladas, in force from 5 January 2026
- RTP: Naturais de Cabo Verde, cônjuges e descendentes isentos de nova taxa em voos internacionais (2018)
- Feel Cabo Verde: Airport Security Tax (TSA) and Cape Verde Tourist Tax (undated)
- Caboverde24: Taxa de Segurança Aeroportuária, pagamento no aeroporto custa o dobro em 2026 (28 February 2026)
- Cabo Verde Expert: Cape Verde Immigration, EASE and TSA guide (2026)
- Channels Television: ECOWAS abolishes air transport taxes, cuts charges by 25% from 2026 (11 December 2025)
Change log
- : Page published. Figures checked against the sources listed.