Cape Verde
Switzerland
Switzerland visa for Cape Verdean citizens
Entry requirement
Switzerland requires Cape Verdean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Switzerland visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Switzerland visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Normally decided within 15 days, longer in individual cases.
All visa types for Switzerland
Switzerland’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is sem.admin.ch. Processing time, as Switzerland states it: Normally decided within 15 days, longer in individual cases. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Where Cape Verdean citizens apply for a visa for Switzerland
Switzerland 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 Switzerland in Dakar653 km
Rue René Ndiaye, Dakar
Switzerland looks after Cape Verde from abroad: the official diplomatic lists used here name an embassy in Dakar, Senegal (653 km from Praia) as the responsible post. Which post accepts applications from residents of Cape Verde is decided by Switzerland, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Swiss citizens travelling to Cape Verde
SwitzerlandCape Verde Visa-free, 30 days Cape Verde visa for citizens of Switzerland
Travel advice for Switzerland
- 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 Switzerland, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Switzerland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 13 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Switzerland (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Switzerland (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Cape Verdean citizens can stay in Switzerland
How long Cape Verdean citizens may stay in Switzerland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Cape Verdean citizens apply
Switzerland has no embassy or career consulate in Cape Verde. Cape Verdean citizens apply through a mission of Switzerland accredited to Cape Verde from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Switzerland for visas; the official visa portal of Switzerland names the right place.
Switzerland and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Switzerland lets Cape Verdean citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Switzerland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Switzerland’s neighbours for Cape Verdean citizens
Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, France and Austria require Cape Verdean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Swiss citizens travelling to Cape Verde
Swiss citizens can visit Cape Verde without a visa for up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Switzerland requires Cape Verdean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Switzerland in Cape Verde?
No. Switzerland has no embassy in Cape Verde. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Dakar, Senegal for Cape Verde.
How much does the Switzerland tourist visa cost?
Switzerland’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Normally decided within 15 days, longer in individual cases.
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?
Swiss citizens can visit Cape Verde without a visa for up to 30 days.
Can Cape Verdean citizens enter Switzerland visa-free?
No; Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Switzerland 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.