Cape Verde
Luxembourg
Luxembourg visa for Cape Verdean citizens
Entry requirement
Cape Verdean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Luxembourg.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Luxembourg visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at praia.mae.lu
Which Luxembourg visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area.
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 calendar days; up to 45 days when further checks or documents are needed. Apply at least 15 days and at most six months before the trip.
Luxembourg’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Processing time, as Luxembourg states it: Usually 15 calendar days; up to 45 days when further checks or documents are needed. Apply at least 15 days and at most six months before the trip. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area.
Missions of Luxembourg in Cape Verde
Luxembourg has 1 mission in Cape Verde, with its embassy in Praia.
Citizens of Luxembourg travelling to Cape Verde
LuxembourgCape Verde Visa-free, 30 days Cape Verde visa for citizens of Luxembourg
Travel advice for Luxembourg
- 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 Luxembourg, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Luxembourg at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 7 April 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Luxembourg (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Luxembourg (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Cape Verdean citizens can stay in Luxembourg
How long Cape Verdean citizens may stay in Luxembourg 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 embassy of Luxembourg in Praia, or to a visa centre acting for Luxembourg; fees, documents and processing times are published by Luxembourg.
Luxembourg and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Luxembourg lets Cape Verdean citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Luxembourg when it is the main destination of the trip.
Luxembourg’s neighbours for Cape Verdean citizens
Germany, Belgium and France require Cape Verdean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Citizens of Luxembourg travelling to Cape Verde
Citizens of Luxembourg 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 Luxembourg?
Cape Verdean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Luxembourg.
Where is the embassy of Luxembourg in Cape Verde?
The embassy of Luxembourg in Cape Verde is in Praia.
How much does the Luxembourg tourist visa cost?
Luxembourg’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 calendar days; up to 45 days when further checks or documents are needed. Apply at least 15 days and at most six months before the trip.
Do citizens of Luxembourg need a visa for Cape Verde?
Citizens of Luxembourg do not need a visa for Cape Verde: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
Can Cape Verdean citizens enter Luxembourg visa-free?
No; Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Luxembourg 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.