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Switzerland Embassy and Consulates in Cape Verde
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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: Close now
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Independence Day | Sunday, July 05 | 4 hours, 16 minutes |
| Swiss National Day | Saturday, August 01 | 3 weeks, 6 days |
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Jeune Genevois | Thursday, September 10 | 2 months |
| Knabenschiessen | Saturday, September 12 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Knabenschiessen | Sunday, September 13 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Knabenschiessen | Monday, September 14 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Swiss Federal Fast | Sunday, September 20 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Federal Fast Monday | Monday, September 21 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Mauritius Day | Tuesday, September 22 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
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:
- Independence Day (CV) Sun, Jul 05, 2026 (12 hours, 17 minutes)
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Time in Switzerland vs Cape Verde
Bern, Switzerland time is 3:00 hours ahead of Praia, Cape Verde
Praia, Cape Verde
11:43AMSaturday, July 04, 2026
Bern, Switzerland
14:43PMSaturday, July 04, 2026