Cape Verde
France
France visa for Cape Verdean citizens
Entry requirement
Cape Verdean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- France visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at cv.ambafrance.org
Which France visa?
Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
For the tourist visa, France’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on france-visas.gouv.fr. Processing time, as France states it: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
French missions in Cape Verde
- Embassy of France in Praia
Rua Tenente Valadim 28, Praia
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All missions of France in Cape Verde
France has 2 missions in Cape Verde, with its embassy in Praia. Consulates: Mindelo.
French citizens travelling to Cape Verde
FranceCape Verde Visa-free, 30 days Cape Verde visa for citizens of France
Travel advice for France
- 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 France can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates France at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 20 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to France (updated 22 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for France (updated 28 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Cape Verdean citizens can stay in France
How long Cape Verdean citizens may stay in France is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Cape Verdean citizens apply
In Cape Verde, applications go to the French embassy in Praia and the consulate in Mindelo, or to a visa centre acting for France; fees, documents and processing times are published by France.
France and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by France lets Cape Verdean citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to France when it is the main destination of the trip.
France’s neighbours for Cape Verdean citizens
Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Andorra, Monaco and Spain require Cape Verdean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
French citizens travelling to Cape Verde
French citizens do not need a visa for Cape Verde: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for France?
Cape Verdean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
Where is the French embassy in Cape Verde?
The French embassy in Cape Verde is in Praia; there is also a consulate in Mindelo.
How much does the France tourist visa cost?
France’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
Do French citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?
French citizens do not need a visa for Cape Verde: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
Can Cape Verdean citizens enter France visa-free?
No; Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for France 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.