Cape Verde
Finland
Finland visa for Cape Verdean citizens
Entry requirement
Finland requires Cape Verdean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Finland visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Finland 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
- Normally 15 calendar days; up to 45 days if further checks are needed. Apply at least 15 days and at most six months before travel.
For the tourist visa, Finland’s official sources give a standard fee of €90. Processing time, as Finland states it: Normally 15 calendar days; up to 45 days if further checks are needed. Apply at least 15 days and at most six months before travel. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area.
Where to apply in Cape Verde
Finland 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.
Finnish citizens travelling to Cape Verde
FinlandCape Verde Visa-free, 30 days Cape Verde visa for citizens of Finland
Travel advice for Finland
- 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 Finland can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Finland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 12 March 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Finland (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Finland (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Cape Verdean citizens can stay in Finland
How long Cape Verdean citizens may stay in Finland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Cape Verdean citizens apply
Finland has no embassy or career consulate in Cape Verde. Cape Verdean citizens apply through a mission of Finland accredited to Cape Verde from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Finland for visas; the official visa portal of Finland names the right place.
Finland and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Finland lets Cape Verdean citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Finland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Finland’s neighbours for Cape Verdean citizens
Russia admits Cape Verdean citizens visa-free. Norway and Sweden require Cape Verdean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Finnish citizens travelling to Cape Verde
Finnish citizens can visit Cape Verde without a visa for up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Finland?
Finland requires Cape Verdean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Finland in Cape Verde?
No. Finland has no embassy in Cape Verde.
How much does the Finland tourist visa cost?
Finland’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Normally 15 calendar days; up to 45 days if further checks are needed. Apply at least 15 days and at most six months before travel.
Do Finnish citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?
Finnish citizens can visit Cape Verde without a visa for up to 30 days.
Can Cape Verdean citizens enter Finland visa-free?
No; Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Finland 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.