Cape verde tax on holidaymakers

lucadobe

I have received notice from Thomson today that the Cape Verde Government have brought in a tax beginning next month to all passengers which has to be paid on arriving which will be between £2-20 per day per person! On ringing Thomson they said they cant tell me how much it will be exactly as they have no more info on it , but should know nearere the time of departure,till we are ready to fly..They must think people are stupid that they will pay the balance on the holiday without knowing about this tax!.I am not prepared to wait for that and would sooner lose my deposit, Thomson don't seem much bothered, has anyone else heard this or know more

Poppie68

lucadobe wrote: »

I have received notice from Thomson today that the Cape Verde Government have brought in a tax beginning next month to all passengers which has to be paid on arriving which will be between £2-20 per day per person! On ringing Thomson they said they cant tell me how much it will be exactly as they have no more info on it , but should know nearere the time of departure,till we are ready to fly..They must think people are stupid that they will pay the balance on the holiday without knowing about this tax!.I am not prepared to wait for that and would sooner lose my deposit, Thomson don't seem much bothered, has anyone else heard this or know more

From what i understand from the 1st May the charge will be 2E per person over 16 years of age per day, max of 20 E per stay.

tamiami

It's happening on most european cities as well. Not a lot Thomson or any of us can do about it as it is a local city tax.

Dogger69

Does it not seem an overreaction, to cancel the holiday and lose your deposit, over something the operator has no control over?

You do realise you pay far more to our own government, just to get on the plane?

opinions4u

Simple response is never to go there again.

Bob_the_Saver

opinions4u wrote: »

Simple response is never to go there again.

Or anywhere, just stay at home and lock the door.