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Do Cape Verde citizens need a visa for Luxembourg?

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Cape Verde citizens need a visa to enter Luxembourg. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Cape Verde vs Luxembourg: passport comparison

Cape Verde

37

visa-free countries

Global rank: #136 · mobility 85.6

Luxembourg

125

visa-free countries

Global rank: #9 · mobility 171.3
24

countries both Cape Verde and Luxembourg can enter visa-free together

Cape Verde + Luxembourg: passport compatibility

35%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Cape Verde and Luxembourg travel together — by entry type:

24 both visa-free
18 both visa on arrival
16 both e-visa / eTA
11 both need a visa
128 access differs

Where Cape Verde and Luxembourg can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Where to apply: Luxembourg has no mission in Cape Verde

Guides tell you a visa is required but never warn that there is nowhere to file it — the mission simply does not exist in your country. We picked the nearest countries that do accept applications and measured the distance.

1
Senegal 1,039 km
Applications accepted in: Dakar
2
Portugal 3,020 km
Applications accepted in: Lisbon
3
Spain 3,349 km
Applications accepted in: Madrid

Distances are measured between country centroids — a rough guide, not a route. Before you travel, confirm with the chosen consulate that it accepts applicants resident elsewhere: many operate a consular district, and out-of-district applications are not always accepted, often with a longer queue.

Your odds of getting the visa: Cape Verde → Luxembourg

Visa guides tell you whether a visa is required. This block answers the second question — will you get it. Figures come from the European Commission's official 2025 statistics, broken down per country pair.

21,3%
of Schengen visa applications refused in Cape Verde
+6,8 pp above the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused more often than average
+8.9 pp year-over-year: 2024 was 12.4%, now 21.3%
27,598applications filed
21,576visas issued
5,889refusals
#47strictest of 118 countries

The Commission counts applications by where they were filed — at consulates located in Cape Verde — rather than by the applicant's nationality. For most countries these nearly coincide, but applications filed there by other nationals are included too. 2025 data. Source: European Commission, DG HOME

How the entry rule changed: Cape Verde → Luxembourg

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Cape Verde → Luxembourg rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

1rule changes for the Cape Verde passport, 1 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Where else Cape Verde goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Luxembourg

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Cape Verde citizens need a visa for Luxembourg?
Cape Verde citizens need a visa to enter Luxembourg. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Cape Verde or Luxembourg?
The Luxembourg passport is stronger: 125 visa-free countries versus 37. Global rank: Cape Verde #136, Luxembourg #9.
Where can Cape Verde and Luxembourg citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 24 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Luxembourg?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Cape Verde and Luxembourg?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Cape Verde passport ranking

Where else the Cape Verde passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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