Visa for Cape Verde
Responsibilities
SERVISUM Berlin
all federal states, regardless of the applicant's place of residence
German citizens and citizens of some other countries do not require a visa for a stay of up to 30 days as tourists, but they must register online with the Policia National de Cabo Verde by at least 5 days before entering the country. For more information, see “eVisa”.
If a visa is required due to nationality or if the stay exceeds 30 days, the following documents must be submitted to the embassy:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL VISA CATEGORIES
- Visa application
see right - Passport
original, must be valid for at least 6 months after the end of the trip. - Passport photo
original, biometric, photo requirements - Proof of entry and exit
e.g. flight reservation - Non-German applicants: current certificate of residence (if EU citizen) or copy of residence permit for Germany (if not an EU citizen)
Processing time (without guarantee):
approx. 1 week
eVisa
German citizens and citizens of some other countries can enter the country as tourists for a stay of up to 30 days without a visa. However, they must register online with the Policia National de Cabo Verde by at least 5 days before entry.
You can see how to request online registration through SERVISUM in the black box on the right.
Processing time (without guarantee):
approx. 3-5 business days