Cape Verde
Egypt
Egypt visa for Cape Verdean citizens
Entry requirement
Cape Verdean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Egypt.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Egypt visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Egypt visa?
Tourist visa issued by an Egyptian embassy or consulate
Key facts
- Processing time
- Set by each mission. The Egyptian consulate in Washington allows at least 10 business days, and 6 to 8 weeks for nationalities needing prior security approval.
Processing time, as Egypt states it: Set by each mission. The Egyptian consulate in Washington allows at least 10 business days, and 6 to 8 weeks for nationalities needing prior security approval.
Where Cape Verdean citizens apply for a visa for Egypt
Egypt 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.
- 1,225 km
- Embassy of Egypt in Freetown1,326 km
174c wilkinson road freetown, Freetown, Sierra Leone
- Embassy of Egypt in Bamako1,695 km
rue Badalabougou Ouest, a côté le palais de culture 50, Bamako
The nearest Egyptian missions to Praia are in Conakry, Guinea (1,225 km from Praia), Freetown, Sierra Leone (1,326 km) and Bamako, Mali (1,695 km). Egypt sets which of its missions takes applications from Cape Verde; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Egyptian citizens travelling to Cape Verde
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Travel advice for Egypt
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
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 Egypt can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Egypt at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 14 July 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Egypt (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Egypt (updated 5 November 2026).
Good to know
How long Cape Verdean citizens can stay in Egypt
How long Cape Verdean citizens may stay in Egypt is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Cape Verdean citizens apply
Egypt has no embassy or career consulate in Cape Verde. Cape Verdean citizens apply through a mission of Egypt accredited to Cape Verde from abroad; the official visa portal of Egypt names the right place.
Egypt’s neighbours for Cape Verdean citizens
Palestine admits Cape Verdean citizens visa-free. Sudan requires Cape Verdean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Egyptian citizens travelling to Cape Verde
Egyptian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Cape Verde.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Egypt?
Cape Verdean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Egypt.
Is there an embassy of Egypt in Cape Verde?
No. Egypt has no embassy in Cape Verde. The nearest Egyptian embassy is in Conakry, Guinea, 1,225 km from Praia.
Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?
Egyptian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Cape Verde.
Can Cape Verdean citizens enter Egypt visa-free?
No; Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Egypt 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.