Spanish Embassy in Praia
Embassy 
Spain Praia, Cape Verde
- Address
- Rua de Espanha 1, Praia
- Website
- exteriores.gob.es
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of Spain: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 10 January 2022
At Rua de Espanha 1, Praia, the Spanish embassy in Praia represents Spain towards Cape Verde. Spain 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 Spain
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Constitution Day
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Immaculate Conception
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 requires Cape Verdean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for Spain.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,616 | 926 | 632 | 40.5% | 23.4% |
| 2024 | 1,575 | 841 | 662 | 42.0% | 26.3% |
| 2025 | 1,393 | 896 | 364 | 27.4% | 19.4% |
In 2025, Spain’s embassy in Praia received 1,393 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 896. 364 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 27.4%. In 2024 it had been 42.0%: the rate fell by 14.6 points, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications fell by 12% compared with 2024 (1,575).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 27.4% (2025) to 42.0% (2024).
Across all Schengen consulates in Cape Verde, 21.4% of applications were refused in 2025; Spain’s rate worldwide was 14.6%. Spain received the 2nd largest number of applications of the 2 Schengen states represented here.
Multiple-entry visas made up 19.4% of those issued. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Cape Verde.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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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 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
Spain’s other missions in Cape Verde
The Spanish embassy in Praia is the only mission of Spain in Cape Verde on record. Cape Verde in turn has 2 missions in Spain, its embassy being in Madrid.
Good to know
About the Spanish embassy in Praia
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Spain in Praia.
Address and contact
Address: Rua de Espanha 1, Praia. The record for the Spanish embassy in Praia includes an official website.
Spanish citizens travelling to Cape Verde
No visa is needed by Spanish citizens for Cape Verde, for stays of up to 30 days.
When the Spanish embassy in Praia is closed
Expect the Spanish embassy in Praia to be shut on Christmas Day (Natal) on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day (Ano Novo) on Friday 1 January 2027, and often on Constitution Day (Día de la Constitución) on Sunday 6 December 2026, a holiday in Spain.
Before visiting the Spanish embassy in Praia
Current procedures for the Spanish embassy in Praia, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Spanish embassy in Praia
Within 1 km of the Spanish embassy in Praia there are 9 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Spanish Embassy in Praia?
The Spanish embassy in Praia is at Rua de Espanha 1, Praia.
When is the Spanish Embassy in Praia closed?
The Spanish 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 Spain.
Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Spain?
Spain requires Cape Verdean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
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