Cape Verde
Mexico
Mexico visa for Cape Verdean citizens
Entry requirement
Cape Verdean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Mexico.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Mexico visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Mexico visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 180 days, as authorised by the INM at entry
- Fee
- US$56
- Processing time
- Response within 10 working days
For the tourist visa, Mexico’s official sources give a standard fee of US$56, and applications are made on gob.mx. Processing time, as Mexico states it: Response within 10 working days. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 180 days, as authorised by the INM at entry.
Where Cape Verdean citizens apply for a visa for Mexico
Mexico 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 Mexico in Accra2,751 km
Sir Arku Korsah Road 25, Accra
- Embassy of Mexico in Lisbon2,995 km
Estrada de Monsanto 78, 1500-462 Lisboa
- Embassy of Mexico in Madrid3,422 km
Carrera de San Jerónimo 46, 28014 Madrid
The nearest Mexican missions to Praia are in Accra, Ghana (2,751 km from Praia), Lisbon, Portugal (2,995 km) and Madrid, Spain (3,422 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Cape Verde is decided by Mexico, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Mexican citizens travelling to Cape Verde
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Travel advice for Mexico
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country
- 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 Mexico can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Mexico (updated 20 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Mexico (updated 19 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Cape Verdean citizens can stay in Mexico
How long Cape Verdean citizens may stay in Mexico is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Cape Verdean citizens apply
Mexico has no embassy or career consulate in Cape Verde. Cape Verdean citizens apply through a mission of Mexico accredited to Cape Verde from abroad; the official visa portal of Mexico names the right place.
Mexico’s neighbours for Cape Verdean citizens
Guatemala, the United States and Belize require Cape Verdean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Mexican citizens travelling to Cape Verde
Mexican citizens can get a visa on arrival in Cape Verde.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Mexico?
Cape Verdean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Mexico.
Is there an embassy of Mexico in Cape Verde?
No. Mexico has no embassy in Cape Verde. The nearest Mexican embassy is in Accra, Ghana, 2,751 km from Praia.
How much does the Mexico tourist visa cost?
Mexico’s official sources give a standard fee of US$56 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Response within 10 working days.
Do Mexican citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?
Mexican citizens can get a visa on arrival in Cape Verde.
Can Cape Verdean citizens enter Mexico visa-free?
No; Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Mexico 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.