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Switzerland Embassy and Consulates in Cape Verde
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Switzerland Consulate General in Praia, Cape Verde
Rue Cesario Lacerda No 19 C.P. 876 Praia Cape Verde
Phone: +238 261 98 68
Working hours: Open now (Close in 6 hours 4 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Switzerland may close on the following Cabo Verdean and Swiss holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Republic Day | Sunday, March 01 | 1 month |
| Saint Joseph's Day | Thursday, March 19 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| March Equinox | Friday, March 20 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Sunday, March 29 | 2 months |
| Näfelser Fahrt | Thursday, April 02 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 05 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 06 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Labour Day | Friday, May 01 | 3 months, 1 week |
1. How many Swiss Embassies/Consulates are there in Cape Verde?
Switzerland currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Cape Verde including and Praia.
2 - Do Cabo Verdean citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Cabo Verdean citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Switzerland. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Switzerland in Cape Verde for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Swiss embassies in Cape Verde?
The Swiss representative offices in Cape Verde will be closed in observance of the following Cabo Verdean and Swiss holidays in 2026/2024:
- Valentine's Day (CH) Sat, Feb 14, 2026 (3 weeks, 1 day)
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Time in Switzerland vs Cape Verde
Bern, Switzerland time is 2:00 hours ahead of Praia, Cape Verde
Praia, Cape Verde
10:56AMThursday, January 22, 2026
Bern, Switzerland
12:56PMThursday, January 22, 2026