Cape Verde
Italy
Italy visa for Cape Verdean citizens
Entry requirement
Cape Verdean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Italy.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Italy visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Italy visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
For the tourist visa, Italy’s official sources give a standard fee of €90. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Where Cape Verdean citizens apply for a visa for Italy
Italy 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.
- Embassy of Italy in Dakar653 km
Rue Alpha Hachimou Tall, Dakar
Italy looks after Cape Verde from abroad: the official diplomatic lists used here name an embassy in Dakar, Senegal (653 km from Praia) as the responsible post. Italy sets which of its missions takes applications from Cape Verde; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Italian citizens travelling to Cape Verde
ItalyCape Verde Visa-free, 30 days Cape Verde visa for citizens of Italy
Travel advice for Italy
- 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.
Before travelling from Cape Verde to Italy, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Italy at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 9 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Italy (updated 3 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Italy (updated 23 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Cape Verdean citizens can stay in Italy
How long Cape Verdean citizens may stay in Italy is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Cape Verdean citizens apply
Italy has no embassy or career consulate in Cape Verde. Cape Verdean citizens apply through a mission of Italy accredited to Cape Verde from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Italy for visas; the official visa portal of Italy names the right place.
Italy and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Italy lets Cape Verdean citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Italy when it is the main destination of the trip.
Italy’s neighbours for Cape Verdean citizens
Switzerland, the Holy See, Slovenia, San Marino, France and Austria require Cape Verdean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Italian citizens travelling to Cape Verde
No visa is needed by Italian citizens for Cape Verde, for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Italy?
Cape Verdean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Italy.
Is there an embassy of Italy in Cape Verde?
No. Italy has no embassy in Cape Verde. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Dakar, Senegal for Cape Verde.
How much does the Italy tourist visa cost?
Italy’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?
No visa is needed by Italian citizens for Cape Verde, for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Cape Verdean citizens enter Italy visa-free?
No; Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Italy 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.