Switzerland - Consulate of Cape Verde in Geneva |
You are a Swiss citizen or you are from Cape Verde and are looking for information on the consulate of Cape Verde in Geneva situated in Switzerland. A consulate in Geneva could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Cape Verde. It all depends on the importance of Geneva and Switzerland in the relationships with the government of Cape Verde.
The difference between consulates found in Geneva are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are
the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private
citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.
All consulates of Cape Verde in Switzerland besides Geneva
Cape Verde Consulate in Basel, Switzerland Remelinsplatz 14 4001 Bele SwitzerlandEmail: - Tel: (+41) 61 269 80 95 - Website:
Cape Verde Consulate General in Geneva, Switzerland Avenue Blanc 47 1202 Geneve Switzerland
Email: cap.vert@bluewin.ch - Tel: (+41) 22 731 33 36 / 7 - Website:
Or the embassy of Cape Verde in Switzerland
(There is no embassy of Cape Verde located in Switzerland)
Consulate Appointment in Geneva
Most consulates in Geneva need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Cape Verde in Geneva first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.
Travel Insurance
When you travel to Geneva do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel
insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and
need a doctor or hospital in Switzerland or Cape Verde.
Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate
in Geneva please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.