Cape Verde
Canada
Canada visa for Cape Verdean citizens
Entry requirement
Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Canada visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Canada visa?
Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer
- Fee
- CA$100
- Processing time
- Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics
For the tourist visa, Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100, and applications are made on canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer.
Where Cape Verdean citizens apply for a visa for Canada
Canada 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.
- 654 km
- Consulate of Canada in Nouakchott876 km
Plot M, No. 38 (opposite the French Embassy), Nouakchott
- Embassy of Canada in Bamako1,698 km
Avenue Al Qoods - Route de Koulikoro, Bamako
Canada looks after Cape Verde from abroad: the official diplomatic lists used here name an embassy in Dakar, Senegal (654 km from Praia) as the responsible post. Measured from Praia, other Canadian embassies and consulates are closest in Nouakchott, Mauritania (876 km) and Bamako, Mali (1,698 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Cape Verde is decided by Canada, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Canadian citizens travelling to Cape Verde
CanadaCape Verde Visa-free, 30 days Cape Verde visa for citizens of Canada
Travel advice for Canada
- 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.
Cape Verdean citizens planning a trip to Canada can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Cape Verdean citizens can stay in Canada
How long Cape Verdean citizens may stay in Canada is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Cape Verdean citizens apply
Canada has no embassy or career consulate in Cape Verde. Cape Verdean citizens apply through a mission of Canada accredited to Cape Verde from abroad; the official visa portal of Canada names the right place.
Canada’s neighbours for Cape Verdean citizens
The United States requires Cape Verdean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Canadian citizens travelling to Cape Verde
No visa is needed by Canadian citizens for Cape Verde, for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Canada?
Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Canada in Cape Verde?
No. Canada has no embassy in Cape Verde. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Dakar, Senegal for Cape Verde.
How much does the Canada tourist visa cost?
Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?
No visa is needed by Canadian citizens for Cape Verde, for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Cape Verdean citizens enter Canada visa-free?
No; Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Canada 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.