- Address
- Rua de Espanha 1, Praia
- Website
- exteriores.gob.es
Spain
Cape Verde
Spanish Embassy in Cape Verde
1 embassy
Spain is represented in Cape Verde by 1 mission: an embassy in Praia. Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Spain, obtained before travel.
Spanish Embassy in Praia
The Spanish embassy is in Praia, the capital of Cape Verde, at Rua de Espanha 1, Praia. Its website is linked on its page.
Spain visa for Cape Verdean citizens
Cape VerdeSpain Visa required Spain visa for citizens of Cape Verde
SpainCape Verde Visa-free, 30 days Cape Verde visa for citizens of Spain
Spain visa requirements for citizens of Cape Verde
- Schengen visa (type C) – tourism, family visit, business, events, short studies
- National visas (type D) – study, work, family reunification, non-lucrative residence, digital nomad
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
- Fee: €90
- 20 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Cape Verdean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Spain. In Cape Verde, applications go to the Spanish embassy in Praia, or to a visa centre working for Spain.
Cape Verde’s missions in Spain
Missions of Cape Verde in Spain (2)
In return, Cape Verde has 2 missions in Spain, including its embassy in Madrid.
Good to know
Spain in Cape Verde
Worldwide, Spain has 297 missions in 126 countries; one of them is in Cape Verde.
Travel to Cape Verde for Spanish citizens
Spanish citizens can visit Cape Verde without a visa for up to 30 days. In Cape Verde, Spanish citizens can turn to the Spanish embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the Spanish embassy in Cape Verde is closed
The Spanish embassy 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 Spain, such as Constitution Day (Día de la Constitución) on Sunday 6 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Spanish embassy in Cape Verde?
The Spanish embassy is in Praia, at Rua de Espanha 1, Praia.
Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Spain?
Cape Verdean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Spain.
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?
No visa is needed by Spanish citizens for Cape Verde, for stays of up to 30 days.
Does Cape Verde have an embassy in Spain?
Yes, Cape Verde has its embassy in Madrid, along with 1 other mission in Spain.