Cape Verde
Slovakia
Slovakia visa for Cape Verdean citizens
Entry requirement
Slovakia requires Cape Verdean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Slovakia visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Slovakia visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area.
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days from the day the application is accepted; up to 45 days if more checks are needed.
Slovakia’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Processing time, as Slovakia states it: 15 calendar days from the day the application is accepted; up to 45 days if more checks are needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area.
Where to apply in Cape Verde
Slovakia 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.
Slovak citizens travelling to Cape Verde
SlovakiaCape Verde Visa-free, 30 days Cape Verde visa for citizens of Slovakia
Travel advice for Slovakia
- 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.
Cape Verdean citizens planning a trip to Slovakia can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Slovakia at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 11 February 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Slovakia (updated 28 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Slovakia (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 Slovakia
How long Cape Verdean citizens may stay in Slovakia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Cape Verdean citizens apply
Slovakia has no embassy or career consulate in Cape Verde. Cape Verdean citizens apply through a mission of Slovakia accredited to Cape Verde from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Slovakia for visas; the official visa portal of Slovakia names the right place.
Slovakia and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Slovakia lets Cape Verdean citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Slovakia when it is the main destination of the trip.
Slovakia’s neighbours for Cape Verdean citizens
Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Ukraine and Austria require Cape Verdean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Slovak citizens travelling to Cape Verde
Slovak citizens can visit Cape Verde without a visa for up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Slovakia?
Slovakia requires Cape Verdean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Slovakia in Cape Verde?
No. Slovakia has no embassy in Cape Verde.
How much does the Slovakia tourist visa cost?
Slovakia’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: 15 calendar days from the day the application is accepted; up to 45 days if more checks are needed.
Do Slovak citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?
Slovak citizens can visit Cape Verde without a visa for up to 30 days.
Can Cape Verdean citizens enter Slovakia visa-free?
No; Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Slovakia 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.