Cape Verde - Consulate of Switzerland in Praia |
You are a Cape Verdean citizen or you are from Switzerland and are looking for information on the consulate of Switzerland in Praia situated in Cape Verde. A consulate in Praia could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Switzerland. It all depends on the importance of Praia and Cape Verde in the relationships with the government of Switzerland.
The difference between consulates found in Praia 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 Switzerland in Cape Verde besides Praia
Swiss Honorary Consulate in Praia, Cape Verde Rue Cesario Lacerda no 19 C.P. 876 Praia Cape VerdeEmail: jspencerlima@hotmail.com - Tel: (+238) 261 98 68 - Website:
Or the embassy of Switzerland in Cape Verde
(There is no embassy of Switzerland located in Cape Verde)
Consulate Appointment in Praia
Most consulates in Praia need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Switzerland in Praia 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 Praia 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 Cape Verde or Switzerland.
Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate
in Praia please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.