The Honorary Consulate of Cabo Verde in Vienna is a volunteer-run office led by honorary consul Dipl. Ing. Wolfgang Meixner. It assists Cabo Verdean citizens in Austria; passport and visa applications go to the Cabo Verdean Embassy in Geneva.
Contact Details
| Address | Dornbacher Straße 89, 1170 Wien, Austria |
| Telephone | +43 1 489 78 82 |
| Fax | +43 1 485 23 00 - 14 |
| konsulat-kapverde@Meixner.at | |
| Website | www.konsulat-kapverde.meixner.at |
| Consular powers | Authorised to issue visas, but not to certify documents or issue passports. |
| Head of Mission | Dipl. Ing. Wolfgang Meixner, Honorary Consul |
| Consular district | All of Austria |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | By appointment |
| Tuesday | By appointment |
| Wednesday | By appointment |
| Thursday | By appointment |
| Friday | By appointment |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Visits by appointment only. Please call or e-mail before you go.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Dornbacher Straße 89, 1170 Vienna.
- Appointment only: contact the honorary consul to agree on a time.
The Cabo Verdean honorary consul in Vienna
The honorary consulate – led by Dipl. Ing. Wolfgang Meixner since 1989 – covers Austria. Officially, it can issue visas; certifications and passports are not part of its powers. Call or e-mail before you go – there are no regular office hours. The quickest way to reach the office: call +43 1 489 78 82 and e-mail konsulat-kapverde@Meixner.at.
Passports and visas: who is responsible?
The Cabo Verdean Embassy in Geneva is the place for passports and most consular matters; the honorary consul can advise but does not replace it.
Cabo Verdean missions in Austria
- Geneva – Embassy of Cabo Verde (also responsible for Austria)
- St. Pölten – Honorary Consulate (Lower Austria)
- Vienna – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Cabo Verde in Vienna
Can I get a Cabo Verdean passport at the honorary consulate in Vienna?
The Cabo Verdean Embassy in Geneva handles Cabo Verdean passports; the honorary consulate does not issue them.
Can the Cabo Verdean honorary consulate in Vienna certify documents?
No – it has authority for visas – not for certifications and passports.
How can I reach the Vienna honorary consulate of Cabo Verde?
By phone on +43 1 489 78 82 or by e-mail to konsulat-kapverde@meixner.at.
Which area does the Cabo Verdean honorary consulate in Vienna cover?
Its consular district: all of Austria.
Details checked on 8 October 2026. Sources: Austrian Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs (BMEIA) – directory of consular representations, BMEIA travel information. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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