Cape Verde
Turkey
Turkey visa for Cape Verdean citizens
Entry requirement
Cape Verdean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Turkey.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Turkey visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Turkey visa?
Sticker visa for tourism and business visits (Turkish mission)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days per visa; never more than 90 days within 180 days.
- Processing time
- Apply at least one month before travel, as recommended by the Ministry.
Processing time, as Turkey states it: Apply at least one month before travel, as recommended by the Ministry. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days per visa; never more than 90 days within 180 days.
Where Cape Verdean citizens apply for a visa for Turkey
Turkey 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 Turkey in Dakar650 km
Rue Léon Frobenius (FN-14) 7, Dakar
- 748 km
- 877 km
The nearest Turkish missions to Praia are in Dakar, Senegal (650 km from Praia), Serrekunda, the Gambia (748 km) and Nouakchott, Mauritania (877 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Cape Verde is decided by Turkey, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Turkish citizens travelling to Cape Verde
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Travel advice for Turkey
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- 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 Turkey, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Turkey at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Turkey (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Turkey (updated 20 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Cape Verdean citizens can stay in Turkey
How long Cape Verdean citizens may stay in Turkey is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Cape Verdean citizens apply
Turkey has no embassy or career consulate in Cape Verde. Cape Verdean citizens apply through a mission of Turkey accredited to Cape Verde from abroad; the official visa portal of Turkey names the right place.
Turkey’s neighbours for Cape Verdean citizens
Greece, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Bulgaria require Cape Verdean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Turkish citizens travelling to Cape Verde
Turkish citizens can get a visa on arrival in Cape Verde.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Turkey?
Cape Verdean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Turkey.
Is there an embassy of Turkey in Cape Verde?
No. Turkey has no embassy in Cape Verde. The nearest Turkish embassy is in Dakar, Senegal, 650 km from Praia.
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?
Turkish citizens can get a visa on arrival in Cape Verde.
Can Cape Verdean citizens enter Turkey visa-free?
No; Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Turkey 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.