Cape Verde
Cyprus
Cyprus visa for Cape Verdean citizens
Entry requirement
Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Cyprus, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Cyprus visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Cyprus visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Normally 15 days; up to 45 days if further checks or documents are needed.
For the tourist visa, Cyprus’ official sources give a standard fee of €90. Processing time, as Cyprus states it: Normally 15 days; up to 45 days if further checks or documents are needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Where Cape Verdean citizens apply for a visa for Cyprus
Cyprus 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.
- Embassy of Cyprus in Lisbon2,996 km
Avenida da Liberdade 229, Lisbon
- Embassy of Cyprus in Madrid3,425 km
Paseo de la Castellana 45, 28046 Madrid
- Embassy of Cyprus in Brasília4,343 km
SHIS QI 9 Conjunto 20 2, Brasília
Measured from Praia, Cypriot embassies and consulates are closest in Lisbon, Portugal (2,996 km), Madrid, Spain (3,425 km) and Brasília, Brazil (4,343 km). Cyprus sets which of its missions takes applications from Cape Verde; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Cypriot citizens travelling to Cape Verde
CyprusCape Verde Visa-free, 30 days Cape Verde visa for citizens of Cyprus
Travel advice for Cyprus
- 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 Cyprus can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Cyprus at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 31 May 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Cyprus (updated 14 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Cyprus (updated 15 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Cape Verdean citizens can stay in Cyprus
How long Cape Verdean citizens may stay in Cyprus is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Cape Verdean citizens apply
Cyprus has no embassy or career consulate in Cape Verde. Cape Verdean citizens apply through a mission of Cyprus accredited to Cape Verde from abroad; the official visa portal of Cyprus names the right place.
Cypriot citizens travelling to Cape Verde
Cape Verde admits Cypriot citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Cyprus?
Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Cyprus, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Cyprus in Cape Verde?
No. Cyprus has no embassy in Cape Verde. The nearest Cypriot embassy is in Lisbon, Portugal, 2,996 km from Praia.
How much does the Cyprus tourist visa cost?
Cyprus’ official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Normally 15 days; up to 45 days if further checks or documents are needed.
Do Cypriot citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?
Cape Verde admits Cypriot citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Cape Verdean citizens enter Cyprus visa-free?
No; Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Cyprus 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.