French Embassy in Praia
Embassy 
France Praia, Cape Verde
- Address
- Rua Tenente Valadim 28, Praia
- Website
- cv.ambafrance.org
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of France: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 6 January 2022
France’s embassy to Cape Verde is in Praia, the capital of Cape Verde, at Rua Tenente Valadim 28, Praia. France requires Cape Verdean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Cape Verde
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
Public holidays in France
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Armistice Day
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Christmas Day
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 requires Cape Verdean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Whether the French embassy in Praia takes applications itself or through a visa centre is set out on its official website.
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of the United States in PraiaRua Abílio Macedo 6, Praia
France’s other missions in Cape Verde
Besides the French embassy in Praia, France has 1 other mission in Cape Verde. Consulates: Mindelo. Cape Verde in turn has 3 missions in France, its embassy being in Paris.
Good to know
About the French embassy in Praia
It appears in official lists as Embassy of France in Praia.
Address and contact
Address: Rua Tenente Valadim 28, Praia. The record for the French embassy in Praia includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
French citizens travelling to Cape Verde
French citizens do not need a visa for Cape Verde: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
When the French embassy in Praia is closed
The next closures of the French embassy in Praia for public holidays in Cape Verde are Christmas Day (Natal) on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day (Ano Novo) on Friday 1 January 2027; it may also close for Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Before visiting the French embassy in Praia
Current procedures for the French embassy in Praia, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the French embassy in Praia
Within 1 km of the French embassy in Praia there are 2 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the French Embassy in Praia?
The French embassy in Praia is at Rua Tenente Valadim 28, Praia.
When is the French Embassy in Praia closed?
The French embassy in Praia closes on Cape Verde’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day (Natal) on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of France.
Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for France?
France requires Cape Verdean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
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