Embassies and consulates in Praia
- 17 missions
- 17 countries
- most embassies are here
Embassies and consulates in Praia
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Embassy of China in PraiaB.P. 8 Praia，Achada de Santo António，Praia，Cabo Verde
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Embassy of France in PraiaRua Tenente Valadim 28, Praia
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Embassy of Guinea-Bissau in PraiaRua Santa Luzia 43, Praia
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Embassy of India in PraiaQuebra Canela (opposite Praia Shopping), CP-450 Praia, Santiago Island, Republic of Cabo Verde
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Embassy of Portugal in PraiaAvenida OUA, Praia
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Embassy of Russia in PraiaAvenida OUA 9, Praia
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Embassy of Senegal in PraiaRua Dr. Manuel Duarte, Praia
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Embassy of Spain in PraiaRua de Espanha 1, Praia
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Embassy of the United States in PraiaRua Abílio Macedo 6, Praia
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Honorary Consulate of Czech Republic in Praia Today 12:00–14:00 -
Honorary Consulate of South Africa in PraiaConjunto Imobiliario "As Americas", CP.128-C.ASA, Praia
Missions of 17 countries are based in Praia, 17 in all (14 embassies, 1 consulate general and 2 honorary consulates). As the capital of Cape Verde, Praia is where the embassies are.
Public holidays in Praia
Public holidays in Cape Verde
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
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Democracy Day
The missions in Praia 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.
Other cities in Cape Verde
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Foreign missions in Praia
The countries represented in Praia include Angola, Brazil, China, Cuba, Spain, France, Guinea-Bissau and India.
Types of mission in Praia
By type, Praia has 14 embassies, 1 consulate general and 2 honorary consulates. Of these, the 2 honorary consulates in Praia offer limited help: an honorary consul offers first help and passes documents on, but visas and passports are issued elsewhere.
Opening hours in Praia
Opening hours are on record for 2 of the 17 missions in Praia. The earliest opens at 09:00 and the latest closes at 14:00. None of them lists Saturday opening.
Other cities in Cape Verde
Outside Praia, missions in Cape Verde are found in Mindelo (3) and Santa Maria Centro (1).
Frequently asked questions
How many embassies and consulates are in Praia?
There are 17 foreign missions on record in Praia: 14 embassies, 1 consulate general and 2 honorary consulates.
Which countries have a consulate or embassy in Praia?
Missions from 17 countries are based in Praia, among them Angola, Brazil, China, Cuba and Spain.
Are embassies in Praia open on Saturday?
Not normally: none of the 2 missions in Praia with known hours lists Saturday opening.
When are the missions in Praia closed?
The missions in Praia close on Cape Verde’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day (Natal) on Friday 25 December 2026, and on each mission’s own national day.