Cape Verde
Iceland
Iceland visa for Cape Verdean citizens
Entry requirement
Cape Verdean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Iceland.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Iceland visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Iceland visa?
Schengen short-stay visa (C visa) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the whole Schengen Area.
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Normally within 15 calendar days, up to 45 if further checks are needed. Appointment waits and backlogs vary by mission.
For the tourist visa, Iceland’s official sources give a standard fee of €90. Processing time, as Iceland states it: Normally within 15 calendar days, up to 45 if further checks are needed. Appointment waits and backlogs vary by mission. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the whole Schengen Area.
Where to apply in Cape Verde
Iceland 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.
Icelandic citizens travelling to Cape Verde
IcelandCape Verde Visa-free, 30 days Cape Verde visa for citizens of Iceland
Travel advice for Iceland
- 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.
For a trip from Cape Verde to Iceland, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Iceland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 May 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Iceland (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Iceland (updated 14 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Cape Verdean citizens can stay in Iceland
How long Cape Verdean citizens may stay in Iceland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Cape Verdean citizens apply
Iceland has no embassy or career consulate in Cape Verde. Cape Verdean citizens apply through a mission of Iceland accredited to Cape Verde from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Iceland for visas; the official visa portal of Iceland names the right place.
Iceland and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Iceland lets Cape Verdean citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Iceland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Icelandic citizens travelling to Cape Verde
Icelandic 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 Iceland?
Cape Verdean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Iceland.
Is there an embassy of Iceland in Cape Verde?
No. Iceland has no embassy in Cape Verde.
How much does the Iceland tourist visa cost?
Iceland’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Normally within 15 calendar days, up to 45 if further checks are needed. Appointment waits and backlogs vary by mission.
Do Icelandic citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?
Icelandic citizens do not need a visa for Cape Verde: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
Can Cape Verdean citizens enter Iceland visa-free?
No; Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Iceland 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.