Cape Verde
Belgium
Belgium visa for Cape Verdean citizens
Entry requirement
Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Belgium, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Belgium visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Belgium visa?
Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period across the Schengen area
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- The consulate normally decides within 15 calendar days of a complete application; in individual cases this can be extended up to 45 days.
Belgium’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is visaonweb.diplomatie.be. Processing time, as Belgium states it: The consulate normally decides within 15 calendar days of a complete application; in individual cases this can be extended up to 45 days. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period across the Schengen area.
Where to apply in Cape Verde
Belgium 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.
Belgian citizens travelling to Cape Verde
BelgiumCape Verde Visa-free, 30 days Cape Verde visa for citizens of Belgium
Travel advice for Belgium
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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.
For a trip from Cape Verde to Belgium, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Belgium at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 22 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Belgium (updated 17 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Belgium (updated 28 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Cape Verdean citizens can stay in Belgium
How long Cape Verdean citizens may stay in Belgium is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Cape Verdean citizens apply
Belgium has no embassy or career consulate in Cape Verde. Cape Verdean citizens apply through a mission of Belgium accredited to Cape Verde from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Belgium for visas; the official visa portal of Belgium names the right place.
Belgium and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Belgium lets Cape Verdean citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Belgium when it is the main destination of the trip.
Belgium’s neighbours for Cape Verdean citizens
Germany, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and France require Cape Verdean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Belgian citizens travelling to Cape Verde
Cape Verde admits Belgian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Belgium?
Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Belgium, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Belgium in Cape Verde?
No. Belgium has no embassy in Cape Verde.
How much does the Belgium tourist visa cost?
Belgium’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: The consulate normally decides within 15 calendar days of a complete application; in individual cases this can be extended up to 45 days.
Do Belgian citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?
Cape Verde admits Belgian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Cape Verdean citizens enter Belgium visa-free?
No; Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Belgium obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.