Cape Verde
Portugal
Portugal visa for Cape Verdean citizens
Entry requirement
Portugal requires Cape Verdean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Portugal visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at praia.embaixadaportugal.mne.gov.pt
Which Portugal visa?
Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Decision within 15 calendar days of an admissible application, extendable to 45 days
Apply on E-VISA – Portuguese MFA appointment and application portal
For the tourist visa, Portugal’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on pedidodevistos.mne.gov.pt. Processing time, as Portugal states it: Decision within 15 calendar days of an admissible application, extendable to 45 days. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Portuguese missions in Cape Verde
- Embassy of Portugal in Praia
Avenida OUA, Praia
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All missions of Portugal in Cape Verde
Portugal has 2 missions in Cape Verde, with its embassy in Praia. Consulates: Mindelo.
Portugal: visa decisions in Cape Verde
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 16,725 | 12,977 | 3,748 | 22.4% | 59.8% |
| 2024 | 24,629 | 20,011 | 2,580 | 11.4% | 73.3% |
| 2025 | 26,205 | 20,680 | 5,525 | 21.1% | 89.9% |
In 2025, Portugal’s embassy and consulates in Cape Verde (Praia) received 26,205 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 20,680. The refusal rate was 21.1%. The refusal rate rose by 9.7 points from 11.4% in 2024, a sharp increase. Applications rose by 6% compared with 2024 (24,629).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 21.4% of the applications lodged in Cape Verde that year. Portugal’s consulates worldwide refused 23.3%. Portugal was the most applied-for Schengen state in Cape Verde.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Cape Verde, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Portuguese citizens travelling to Cape Verde
PortugalCape Verde Visa-free, 30 days Cape Verde visa for citizens of Portugal
Travel advice for Portugal
- 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.
Before travelling from Cape Verde to Portugal, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Portugal at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 22 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Portugal (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Portugal (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Cape Verdean citizens can stay in Portugal
How long Cape Verdean citizens may stay in Portugal 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 Portuguese embassy in Praia and the consulate in Mindelo, or to a visa centre acting for Portugal; fees, documents and processing times are published by Portugal.
Portugal and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Portugal lets Cape Verdean citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Portugal when it is the main destination of the trip.
Portugal’s neighbours for Cape Verdean citizens
Spain requires Cape Verdean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Portuguese citizens travelling to Cape Verde
Portuguese citizens can visit Cape Verde without a visa for up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Portugal?
Portugal requires Cape Verdean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Portuguese embassy in Cape Verde?
The Portuguese embassy in Cape Verde is in Praia; there is also a consulate in Mindelo.
How much does the Portugal tourist visa cost?
Portugal’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Decision within 15 calendar days of an admissible application, extendable to 45 days.
Do Portuguese citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?
Portuguese citizens can visit Cape Verde without a visa for up to 30 days.
Can Cape Verdean citizens enter Portugal visa-free?
No; Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Portugal 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.