- Address
- Rua Tenente Valadim 28, Praia
- Phone
- +238 260 45 35
- Website
- cv.ambafrance.org
France
Cape Verde
French Embassy & Consulates in Cape Verde
- 1 embassy
- 1 consulate
France is represented in Cape Verde by 2 missions: an embassy in Praia and a consulate in Mindelo. Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel.
Map: France’s 2 missions in Cape Verde
Map: France’s 2 missions in Cape Verde
French Embassy in Praia
France has its embassy in Praia, the capital; the address on record is Rua Tenente Valadim 28, Praia. Its phone number and website are on its page.
French consulates in Cape Verde
France also has a consulate in Mindelo; career consulates of this kind usually renew passports and take visa applications for their region.
France visa for Cape Verdean citizens
Cape VerdeFrance Visa required France visa for citizens of Cape Verde
FranceCape Verde Visa-free, 30 days Cape Verde visa for citizens of France
France visa requirements for citizens of Cape Verde
- Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for France – tourism or private visit
- Long-stay visa (type D) – study, work, family
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
- Fee: €90
- 13 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel. From Cape Verde, the application is made at the French embassy in Praia or the consulate in Mindelo or through a visa centre appointed by France.
Cape Verde’s missions in France
Missions of Cape Verde in France (3)
In return, Cape Verde has 3 missions in France, including its embassy in Paris.
Good to know
France in Cape Verde
Worldwide, France has 386 missions in 176 countries; 2 of them are in Cape Verde.
Travel to Cape Verde for French citizens
Cape Verde admits French citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days. In Cape Verde, French citizens can turn to the French embassy for passports and emergency help.
When French missions in Cape Verde are closed
French missions in Cape Verde close on Cape Verde’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day (Natal) on Friday 25 December 2026, New Year's Day (Ano Novo) on Friday 1 January 2027 and Democracy Day (Dia da Democracia) on Wednesday 13 January 2027, and usually on some holidays of France, such as Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the French embassy in Cape Verde?
The French embassy is in Praia, at Rua Tenente Valadim 28, Praia.
Does France have consulates in Cape Verde?
Yes, France has a consulate in Mindelo.
Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for France?
Cape Verdean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
Do French citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?
French citizens do not need a visa for Cape Verde: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
Does Cape Verde have an embassy in France?
Yes, Cape Verde has its embassy in Paris, along with 2 other missions in France.