Switzerland
Cape Verde
Cape Verde visa for Swiss citizens
Entry requirement
Swiss citizens can visit Cape Verde without a visa for up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Cape Verdean citizens travelling to Switzerland
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Travel advice for Cape Verde
- 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.
For a trip from Switzerland to Cape Verde, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Cape Verde at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 17 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Cape Verde (updated 28 July 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Cape Verde (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Swiss citizens can stay in Cape Verde
Swiss citizens may stay in Cape Verde for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Cape Verde.
Cape Verdean citizens travelling to Switzerland
Switzerland requires Cape Verdean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?
Swiss citizens can visit Cape Verde without a visa for up to 30 days.
How long can Swiss citizens stay in Cape Verde?
Swiss citizens can stay in Cape Verde for up to 30 days.
Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Switzerland requires Cape Verdean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Swiss citizens enter Cape Verde visa-free?
Yes, Swiss citizens can enter Cape Verde without a visa and stay for up to 30 days.
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.