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Germany visa for Cape Verdean citizens

Visa required

Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Germany visa?

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 the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.

Apply on VIDEX – Schengen visa application form

All visa types for Germany

Germany’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is videx.diplo.de. Processing time, as Germany states it: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

German missions in Cape Verde

  • Honorary Consulate of Germany in Mindelo

    Honorary Consulate · Mindelo

    Avenida Dr. Alberto Leite, Caixa Postal 906 Mindelo

    Today 09:00–11:00

Germany has 1 mission in Cape Verde. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Mindelo.

Germany looks after Cape Verde from abroad: the official diplomatic lists used here name an embassy in Lisbon, Portugal (2,996 km from Praia) as the responsible post. Which post accepts applications from residents of Cape Verde is decided by Germany, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

German citizens travelling to Cape Verde

GermanyCape Verde Visa-free, 30 days Cape Verde visa for citizens of Germany

Travel advice for Germany

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel

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 Germany, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Germany at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 12 May 2025) and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Germany (updated 11 August 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Cape Verdean citizens can stay in Germany

How long Cape Verdean citizens may stay in Germany is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Cape Verdean citizens apply

Germany has no embassy or career consulate in Cape Verde, and its honorary consulate in Mindelo normally does not issue visas. Cape Verdean citizens apply through a mission of Germany accredited to Cape Verde from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Germany for visas; the official visa portal of Germany names the right place.

Germany and the Schengen area

A Schengen visa issued by Germany lets Cape Verdean citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Germany when it is the main destination of the trip.

Germany’s neighbours for Cape Verdean citizens

Switzerland, Poland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, France and Austria require Cape Verdean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

German citizens travelling to Cape Verde

Cape Verde admits German citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Germany?

Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of Germany in Cape Verde?

No. Germany has no embassy in Cape Verde, only honorary consulates in Mindelo. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Lisbon, Portugal for Cape Verde.

How much does the Germany tourist visa cost?

Germany’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.

Do German citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?

Cape Verde admits German citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.

Can Cape Verdean citizens enter Germany visa-free?

No; Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Germany 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.