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Portuguese Embassy & Consulates in Cape Verde

  • 1 embassy
  • 1 consulate

Portugal is represented in Cape Verde by 2 missions: an embassy in Praia and a consulate in Mindelo. Portugal requires Cape Verdean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Map: Portugal’s 2 missions in Cape Verde

Map: Portugal’s 2 missions in Cape Verde

Portuguese Embassy in Praia

Portugal has its embassy in Praia, the capital; the address on record is Avenida OUA, Praia. Its phone number and website are on its page.

Portuguese consulates in Cape Verde

Portugal also has a consulate in Mindelo; consulates handle passports, civil registration and, for many countries, visa applications for their district.

Portugal visa for Cape Verdean citizens

Cape VerdePortugal Visa required Portugal visa for citizens of Cape Verde

PortugalCape Verde Visa-free, 30 days Cape Verde visa for citizens of Portugal

Portugal visa requirements for citizens of Cape Verde

  • Schengen visa (type C) for Portugal
  • National visas – temporary stay and residence visas (study, work, D7 passive income, entrepreneurs)
  • Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
  • Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
  • Fee: €90
  • 14 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Cape Verdean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Portugal. Applicants in Cape Verde turn to the Portuguese embassy in Praia or the consulate in Mindelo; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.

Cape Verde’s missions in Portugal

Missions of Cape Verde in Portugal (1)

In return, Cape Verde has an embassy in Portugal, in Lisbon.

Good to know

Portugal in Cape Verde

Worldwide, Portugal has 156 missions in 81 countries; 2 of them are in Cape Verde.

Travel to Cape Verde for Portuguese citizens

Portuguese citizens can visit Cape Verde without a visa for up to 30 days. In Cape Verde, Portuguese citizens can turn to the Portuguese embassy for passports and emergency help.

When Portuguese missions in Cape Verde are closed

Portuguese 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 Portugal, such as Restoration of Independence (Restauração da Independência) on Tuesday 1 December 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Portuguese embassy in Cape Verde?

The Portuguese embassy is in Praia, at Avenida OUA, Praia.

Does Portugal have consulates in Cape Verde?

Yes, Portugal has a consulate in Mindelo.

Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Portugal?

Cape Verdean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Portugal.

Do Portuguese citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?

No visa is needed by Portuguese citizens for Cape Verde, for stays of up to 30 days.

Does Cape Verde have an embassy in Portugal?

Yes, Cape Verde has its embassy in Lisbon.