Cape Verde
Denmark
Denmark visa for Cape Verdean citizens
Entry requirement
Cape Verdean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Denmark.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Denmark visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Denmark visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen Area
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Up to 15 days once the mission has registered the case, or up to 45 days if it is referred to the Danish Immigration Service; waiting times at individual missions can be much longer.
Apply on ApplyVisa – Danish online visa application (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
For the tourist visa, Denmark’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on applyvisa.um.dk. Processing time, as Denmark states it: Up to 15 days once the mission has registered the case, or up to 45 days if it is referred to the Danish Immigration Service; waiting times at individual missions can be much longer. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
Danish missions in Cape Verde
- Honorary Consulate of Denmark in Santa Maria Centro
Rua 1 de Junho 64, Santa Maria- Ilha do Sal
Denmark has 1 mission in Cape Verde. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Santa Maria Centro.
Danish citizens travelling to Cape Verde
DenmarkCape Verde Visa-free, 30 days Cape Verde visa for citizens of Denmark
Travel advice for Denmark
- 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.
Cape Verdean citizens planning a trip to Denmark can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Denmark at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 16 September 2024), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Denmark (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Denmark (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Cape Verdean citizens can stay in Denmark
How long Cape Verdean citizens may stay in Denmark is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Cape Verdean citizens apply
Denmark has no embassy or career consulate in Cape Verde, and its honorary consulate in Santa Maria Centro normally does not issue visas. Cape Verdean citizens apply through a mission of Denmark accredited to Cape Verde from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Denmark for visas; the official visa portal of Denmark names the right place.
Denmark and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Denmark lets Cape Verdean citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Denmark when it is the main destination of the trip.
Denmark’s neighbours for Cape Verdean citizens
Germany requires Cape Verdean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Danish citizens travelling to Cape Verde
Cape Verde admits Danish citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Denmark?
Cape Verdean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Denmark.
Is there an embassy of Denmark in Cape Verde?
No. Denmark has no embassy in Cape Verde, only honorary consulates in Santa Maria Centro.
How much does the Denmark tourist visa cost?
Denmark’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Up to 15 days once the mission has registered the case, or up to 45 days if it is referred to the Danish Immigration Service; waiting times at individual missions can be much longer.
Do Danish citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?
Cape Verde admits Danish citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Cape Verdean citizens enter Denmark visa-free?
No; Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Denmark 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.