Cape Verde
Netherlands
Netherlands visa for Cape Verdean citizens
Entry requirement
Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for the Netherlands, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Netherlands visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Netherlands visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually within 15 days, up to 45 days in individual cases. You receive an e-mail when processing ends; it does not say whether the visa was granted.
All visa types for the Netherlands
The Netherlands’ tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is consular.mfaservices.nl. Processing time, as the Netherlands states it: Usually within 15 days, up to 45 days in individual cases. You receive an e-mail when processing ends; it does not say whether the visa was granted. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Where Cape Verdean citizens apply for a visa for the Netherlands
Netherlands 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 the Netherlands in Dakar654 km
Rue Jacques Bugnicourt 37, Dakar
According to the official diplomatic lists used here, The Netherlands covers Cape Verde from its embassy in Dakar, Senegal (654 km from Praia). Which post accepts applications from residents of Cape Verde is decided by the Netherlands, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Dutch citizens travelling to Cape Verde
NetherlandsCape Verde Visa-free, 30 days Cape Verde visa for citizens of the Netherlands
Travel advice for the Netherlands
- 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.
Cape Verdean citizens planning a trip to the Netherlands can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates the Netherlands at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 17 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the Netherlands (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the Netherlands (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Cape Verdean citizens can stay in the Netherlands
How long Cape Verdean citizens may stay in the Netherlands is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Cape Verdean citizens apply
The Netherlands has no embassy or career consulate in Cape Verde. Cape Verdean citizens apply through a mission of the Netherlands accredited to Cape Verde from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents the Netherlands for visas; the official visa portal of the Netherlands names the right place.
the Netherlands and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by the Netherlands lets Cape Verdean citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to the Netherlands when it is the main destination of the trip.
The Netherlands’ neighbours for Cape Verdean citizens
Germany and Belgium require Cape Verdean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Dutch citizens travelling to Cape Verde
Cape Verde admits Dutch citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for the Netherlands, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of the Netherlands in Cape Verde?
No. The Netherlands has no embassy in Cape Verde. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Dakar, Senegal for Cape Verde.
How much does the Netherlands tourist visa cost?
The Netherlands’ official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually within 15 days, up to 45 days in individual cases. You receive an e-mail when processing ends; it does not say whether the visa was granted.
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?
Cape Verde admits Dutch citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Cape Verdean citizens enter the Netherlands visa-free?
No; Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for the Netherlands 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.