Cape Verde
Austria
Austria visa for Cape Verdean citizens
Entry requirement
Austria requires Cape Verdean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Austria visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Austria visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for individual tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Normally within 15 calendar days; up to 45 days in individual cases.
For the tourist visa, Austria’s official sources give a standard fee of €90. Processing time, as Austria states it: Normally within 15 calendar days; up to 45 days in individual cases. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Where to apply in Cape Verde
Austria has no embassy or consulate in Cape Verde on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Austrian citizens travelling to Cape Verde
AustriaCape Verde Visa-free, 30 days Cape Verde visa for citizens of Austria
Travel advice for Austria
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Cape Verde to Austria, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Austria at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 20 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Austria (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Austria (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Cape Verdean citizens can stay in Austria
How long Cape Verdean citizens may stay in Austria is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Cape Verdean citizens apply
Austria has no embassy or career consulate in Cape Verde. Cape Verdean citizens apply through a mission of Austria accredited to Cape Verde from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Austria for visas; the official visa portal of Austria names the right place.
Austria and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Austria lets Cape Verdean citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Austria when it is the main destination of the trip.
Austria’s neighbours for Cape Verdean citizens
Switzerland, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Italy, Slovenia and Liechtenstein require Cape Verdean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Austrian citizens travelling to Cape Verde
Cape Verde admits Austrian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Austria?
Austria requires Cape Verdean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Austria in Cape Verde?
No. Austria has no embassy in Cape Verde.
How much does the Austria tourist visa cost?
Austria’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Normally within 15 calendar days; up to 45 days in individual cases.
Do Austrian citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?
Cape Verde admits Austrian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Cape Verdean citizens enter Austria visa-free?
No; Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Austria obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.