Apply for or renew your Cape Verdean passport

The Cape Verdean passport is a travel document that allows citizens to travel abroad and prove their identity. As a rule, the Cape Verdean electronic passport is valid for 5 years. For children under 5 years old, the validity period is 2 years.

Check the requirements, costs and timeframes for obtaining your travel document. 

Who can apply 

The Cape Verdean passport can be requested by:

• Cape Verdean citizens residing or not in Cabo Verde  
• Legal representatives of minors and incapacitated persons 

If the request is for a minor, an authorization signed by one of the parents or the legal guardian must be attached. During identity confirmation, in person or by video conference, the minor must be accompanied by their guardian.

What you need to apply for or renew a passport

To apply for the Cape Verdean passport you need:

• Valid identification document (CNI or identity card)
• Passport authorization for a minor (when applicable)  
• Declaration of loss, theft or misplacement (when applicable)

Cost and timeframe of the passport 

The cost of the passport varies depending on the place of issuance (Cabo Verde or abroad), the type of request and the delivery method.

Passports issued in Cabo Verde must be collected at the service desk.

For Cape Verdean passports issued abroad, the fee applies in local currency, plus an additional cost of €10 to €30 for delivery by mail, according to the price list of the relevant embassy or consular post.