Cape Verde
Sweden
Sweden visa for Cape Verdean citizens
Entry requirement
Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Sweden, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Sweden visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Sweden 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
- Normally 15 calendar days, extendable up to 45 days if more examination or documents are needed.
For the tourist visa, Sweden’s official sources give a standard fee of €90. Processing time, as Sweden states it: Normally 15 calendar days, extendable up to 45 days if more examination or documents are needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area.
Swedish missions in Cape Verde
Sweden has 1 mission in Cape Verde. Consulates: Praia.
Swedish citizens travelling to Cape Verde
SwedenCape Verde Visa-free, 30 days Cape Verde visa for citizens of Sweden
Travel advice for Sweden
- 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.
For a trip from Cape Verde to Sweden, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Sweden at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 17 May 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Sweden (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Sweden (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 Sweden
How long Cape Verdean citizens may stay in Sweden 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 Sweden’s consulate in Praia, or to a visa centre acting for Sweden; fees, documents and processing times are published by Sweden.
Sweden and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Sweden lets Cape Verdean citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Sweden when it is the main destination of the trip.
Sweden’s neighbours for Cape Verdean citizens
Norway and Finland require Cape Verdean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Swedish citizens travelling to Cape Verde
Cape Verde admits Swedish citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Sweden?
Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Sweden, obtained before travel.
How much does the Sweden tourist visa cost?
Sweden’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Normally 15 calendar days, extendable up to 45 days if more examination or documents are needed.
Do Swedish citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?
Cape Verde admits Swedish citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Cape Verdean citizens enter Sweden visa-free?
No; Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Sweden 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.