Cape Verde
Estonia
Estonia visa for Cape Verdean citizens
Entry requirement
Cape Verdean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Estonia.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Estonia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Estonia visa?
Schengen short-stay (C) visa – tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area.
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 days from an admissible application, up to 45 days when further checks are needed.
For the tourist visa, Estonia’s official sources give a standard fee of €90. Processing time, as Estonia states it: Usually 15 days from an admissible application, up to 45 days when further checks are needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area.
Where to apply in Cape Verde
Estonia 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.
Estonian citizens travelling to Cape Verde
EstoniaCape Verde Visa-free, 30 days Cape Verde visa for citizens of Estonia
Travel advice for Estonia
- 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.
Before travelling from Cape Verde to Estonia, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Estonia at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 30 March 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Estonia (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Estonia (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Cape Verdean citizens can stay in Estonia
How long Cape Verdean citizens may stay in Estonia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Cape Verdean citizens apply
Estonia has no embassy or career consulate in Cape Verde. Cape Verdean citizens apply through a mission of Estonia accredited to Cape Verde from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Estonia for visas; the official visa portal of Estonia names the right place.
Estonia and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Estonia lets Cape Verdean citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Estonia when it is the main destination of the trip.
Estonia’s neighbours for Cape Verdean citizens
Russia admits Cape Verdean citizens visa-free. Latvia requires Cape Verdean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Estonian citizens travelling to Cape Verde
Cape Verde admits Estonian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Estonia?
Cape Verdean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Estonia.
Is there an embassy of Estonia in Cape Verde?
No. Estonia has no embassy in Cape Verde.
How much does the Estonia tourist visa cost?
Estonia’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days from an admissible application, up to 45 days when further checks are needed.
Do Estonian citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?
Cape Verde admits Estonian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Cape Verdean citizens enter Estonia visa-free?
No; Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Estonia 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.