Cape VerdeIreland

Ireland visa for Cape Verdean citizens

Visa required

Ireland requires Cape Verdean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Ireland visa?

Short stay 'C' visit visa (tourism)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days; the immigration officer at the border writes the permitted date on the landing stamp and may give less.
Fee
€60
Processing time
Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking.

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All visa types for Ireland

Ireland’s tourist visa costs €60 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is visas.inis.gov.ie. Processing time, as Ireland states it: Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days; the immigration officer at the border writes the permitted date on the landing stamp and may give less.

Where Cape Verdean citizens apply for a visa for Ireland

Ireland 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.

The nearest Irish missions to Praia are in Freetown, Sierra Leone (1,326 km from Praia), Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain (1,687 km) and Monrovia, Liberia (1,690 km). Ireland sets which of its missions takes applications from Cape Verde; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Irish citizens travelling to Cape Verde

IrelandCape Verde Visa-free, 30 days Cape Verde visa for citizens of Ireland

Travel advice for Ireland

  • 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 Ireland can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Ireland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 19 March 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Ireland (updated 4 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Ireland (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Cape Verdean citizens can stay in Ireland

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

How Cape Verdean citizens apply

Ireland has no embassy or career consulate in Cape Verde. Cape Verdean citizens apply through a mission of Ireland accredited to Cape Verde from abroad; the official visa portal of Ireland names the right place.

Ireland’s neighbours for Cape Verdean citizens

The United Kingdom requires Cape Verdean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Irish citizens travelling to Cape Verde

No visa is needed by Irish citizens for Cape Verde, for stays of up to 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Ireland?

Ireland requires Cape Verdean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Is there an embassy of Ireland in Cape Verde?

No. Ireland has no embassy in Cape Verde. The nearest Irish embassy is in Freetown, Sierra Leone, 1,326 km from Praia.

How much does the Ireland tourist visa cost?

Ireland’s official sources give a standard fee of €60 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking.

Do Irish citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?

No visa is needed by Irish citizens for Cape Verde, for stays of up to 30 days.

Can Cape Verdean citizens enter Ireland visa-free?

No; Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Ireland 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.