Luxembourg visa requirements for Cape Verdean citizens
Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Luxembourg and must apply for it before the trip at a consulate or embassy.
- Consular fee
- €67.50
- Minimum passport validity
- 3 months after departure
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Last verified: 16 October 2026
How this visa is processed
Portugal's mission in Praia, for Luxembourg short stay visas
Citizens of Cape Verde need a Schengen visa for Luxembourg. According to the visa portal of the Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Luxembourg is represented in Cape Verde by Portugal in Praia for short stay (type C) visas, and the application is lodged at the Portuguese mission.
Official application site →Application details verified on 16 October 2026. Sources: vistos.mne.gov.pt, Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs: "Portugal representing other Member States" (table in force in October 2026; Cape Verde entry). Checked 16 October 2026.
Verified practical details
You'll need to apply for a visa at a consulate or embassy before travelling. Here are the practical details we've verified:
Fee
€67.50
With a Cape Verdean passport the fee is 75% of the standard one, 67.50 euros, under the EU-Cape Verde visa facilitation agreement as amended in 2021 (Art. 5(1)). Article 5(2) exempts, among others, children under 12 and students.
Processing time
Where the trip requires a Schengen visa, the consulate must decide within 15 calendar days of an admissible application being lodged, a period that can be extended to 45 days when the file needs closer examination (Regulation (EC) 810/2009, Art. 23). The application can be lodged no earlier than six months before the trip and, as a rule, no later than 15 days before it (Art. 9).
Required documents
- Passport issued within the previous ten years and valid for at least three months after the planned date of departure from the Schengen area (Regulation (EU) 2016/399, Art. 6(1)(a)). EU and Schengen citizens enter with their national ID card.
- A Schengen visa if your nationality requires one, unless you hold a residence permit or long-stay visa from a Schengen State (Art. 6(1)(b)).
- Accommodation booking or letter of invitation, and a return or onward ticket (Art. 6(1)(c) and Annex I).
- Financial means: Luxembourg uses the minimum wage of an unskilled worker, prorated by day, as its reference, about 67 euros per day of stay according to the figure in Annex 25 (calculated on the 2018 minimum wage). A statement of financial liability endorsed by the Passport, Visa and Legalisation Office counts as proof.
Health insurance
Mandatory to apply for the Schengen visa: minimum coverage of €30,000, valid across the whole Schengen area and for the entire length of the stay (Regulation (EC) 810/2009, Art. 15).
Which policies meet the €30,000 requirement →
When travel insurance is mandatory → Travel insurance policies ↓How long you can stay
Schengen rule: no more than 90 days in any 180-day period across the whole area, adding up days in any Schengen State. There are no checks on the borders with France, Belgium and Germany, but your passport or ID card must be valid on both entry and exit. Cash from 10,000 euros must also be declared when only transiting through the airport.
Calculate your available Schengen days →More Luxembourg rules
They don't depend on your passport, so they are on the Luxembourg page:
Official portal: https://maee.gouvernement.lu/en/services-aux-citoyens/visa-immigration.html. Destination data verified on 25 September 2026. Sources: home-affairs.ec.europa.eu (European Commission, Annex 25 of the Practical Handbook for Border Guards, version of 1 April 2026: prorated minimum wage, about 67 euros a day, statement of financial liability); EUR-Lex: Regulation (EC) 810/2009 (Arts. 9, 16, 23 and 32), Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1415, Regulation (EU) 2016/399 (Art. 6), Directive 2007/74/EC (Arts. 8 and 9) and Regulation (EU) 2018/1672; gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/luxembourg (UK Government: ban of up to three years, travel insurance at the border, cash also in transit); exteriores.gob.es (travel advice of Spain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Luxembourg, updated 15 April 2026: three-month passport validity, ID card for EU citizens and those of Andorra, Liechtenstein, Monaco, San Marino and Switzerland, no vaccines, safety); sanidad.gob.es ("Listado de países") and who.int (WHO): yellow fever; data.unesco.org (World Heritage List). All checked on 25 September 2026.
Insurance for the Schengen visa
The consulate asks for a policy with at least €30,000 of medical cover, valid across the whole Schengen area and for the entire stay. Check those terms in the policy before you pay.
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This pair in context
In the other direction, citizens of Luxembourg can enter Cape Verde visa-free. See the Luxembourg → Cape Verde page.
All 16 passports from Western Africa that VisaRadar tracks need a visa to enter Luxembourg. Same result as Cape Verde: Benin, Burkina Faso, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea and Guinea-Bissau.
With a passport from Cape Verde, in the rest of Western Europe you need a visa for Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Netherlands and Switzerland.
A passport from Cape Verde ranks 133 of 199 in the VisaRadar passport ranking and reaches 63 of 198 destinations without applying for a visa in advance.
Counts from the same requirements matrix behind this page's verdict, using the UN M49 subregions.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Luxembourg?
Yes. You must apply for the visa in advance at the relevant consulate or embassy.
How long does it take to get the entry permit?
Where the trip requires a Schengen visa, the consulate must decide within 15 calendar days of an admissible application being lodged, a period that can be extended to 45 days when the file needs closer examination (Regulation (EC) 810/2009, Art. 23). The application can be lodged no earlier than six months before the trip and, as a rule, no later than 15 days before it (Art. 9).
What minimum passport validity is required?
At least 3 months of validity beyond the date you plan to leave the Schengen area, and issued within the previous ten years (Regulation (EU) 2016/399, Art. 6(1)(a)).
Do I need travel insurance to apply for the Schengen visa?
Yes, to apply for the visa: travel medical insurance with a minimum coverage of €30,000, valid across the whole Schengen area and for the entire length of the stay, is mandatory (Regulation (EC) 810/2009, Art. 15).
Where is the Luxembourg visa applied for in Cape Verde?
According to the visa portal of the Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, at the mission of Portugal in Praia, which handles Luxembourg short stay visas.
What do Cape Verdean passport holders need for the countries near Luxembourg?
With a passport from Cape Verde, in the rest of Western Europe you need a visa for Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Netherlands and Switzerland.
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Informational only. Always verify requirements with the official embassy or consulate before you travel.