Germany
Cape Verde
German Honorary Consulate in Cape Verde
1 honorary consulate
In Cape Verde, Germany has an honorary consulate in Mindelo. Cape Verdean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany.
German honorary consulates in Cape Verde
- Honorary Consulate of Germany in Mindelo
Avenida Dr. Alberto Leite, Caixa Postal 906 Mindelo
Germany has an honorary consulate in Mindelo; an honorary consul offers first help and passes documents on, but visas and passports are issued elsewhere.
Germany visa for Cape Verdean citizens
Cape VerdeGermany Visa required Germany visa for citizens of Cape Verde
GermanyCape Verde Visa-free, 30 days Cape Verde visa for citizens of Germany
Germany visa requirements for citizens of Cape Verde
- Schengen visa (type C) – tourism
- Schengen visa (type C) – visiting friends or family in Germany
- National visa (type D) – study, work, family reunification
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
- Fee: €90
- 22 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Cape Verdean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany. Germany has no embassy or career consulate in Cape Verde, and its honorary consulates normally do not issue visas; applications go to a mission of Germany accredited to Cape Verde from another country, or to another Schengen state that represents it for visas.
Cape Verde’s missions in Germany
Missions of Cape Verde in Germany (6)
In return, Cape Verde has 6 missions in Germany, including its embassy in Berlin.
Good to know
Germany in Cape Verde
There is no embassy of Germany in Cape Verde on record, so Cape Verde is probably covered by an embassy of Germany in another country. Worldwide, Germany has 571 missions in 191 countries; one of them is in Cape Verde.
Travel to Cape Verde for German citizens
Cape Verde admits German citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days. In Cape Verde, German citizens can turn to the honorary consul for first help in an emergency.
When the honorary consulate of Germany in Cape Verde is closed
The honorary consulate of Germany in Cape Verde closes 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 Germany, such as Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Does Germany have consulates in Cape Verde?
No career consulate is on record, but Germany has an honorary consulate in Mindelo.
Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Germany?
Cape Verdean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany.
Do German citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?
German citizens can visit Cape Verde without a visa for up to 30 days.
Does Cape Verde have an embassy in Germany?
Yes, Cape Verde has its embassy in Berlin, along with 5 other missions in Germany.