Cape Verde
Poland
Poland visa for Cape Verdean citizens
Entry requirement
Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Poland, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Poland visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Poland 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 within 15 calendar days of a complete application; up to 45 days in individual cases
Poland’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is secure.e-konsulat.gov.pl. Processing time, as Poland states it: Usually within 15 calendar days of a complete application; up to 45 days in individual cases. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area.
Where to apply in Cape Verde
Poland 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.
Polish citizens travelling to Cape Verde
PolandCape Verde Visa-free, 30 days Cape Verde visa for citizens of Poland
Travel advice for Poland
- 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 Poland, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Poland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Poland (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Poland (updated 20 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Cape Verdean citizens can stay in Poland
How long Cape Verdean citizens may stay in Poland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Cape Verdean citizens apply
Poland has no embassy or career consulate in Cape Verde. Cape Verdean citizens apply through a mission of Poland accredited to Cape Verde from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Poland for visas; the official visa portal of Poland names the right place.
Poland and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Poland lets Cape Verdean citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Poland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Poland’s neighbours for Cape Verdean citizens
Russia admits Cape Verdean citizens visa-free. Germany, Lithuania, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Belarus and Ukraine require Cape Verdean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Polish citizens travelling to Cape Verde
No visa is needed by Polish citizens for Cape Verde, for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Poland?
Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Poland, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Poland in Cape Verde?
No. Poland has no embassy in Cape Verde.
How much does the Poland tourist visa cost?
Poland’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually within 15 calendar days of a complete application; up to 45 days in individual cases.
Do Polish citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?
No visa is needed by Polish citizens for Cape Verde, for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Cape Verdean citizens enter Poland visa-free?
No; Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Poland 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.