The Embassy of Cabo Verde in Geneva represents Cabo Verde in Switzerland. Its consular section serves Cabo Verdean citizens throughout Switzerland.
Contact Details
| Address | Avenue Blanc 49, 1202 Geneva, Switzerland |
| Telephone | +41 22 731 33 36 |
| embcvsui@mnec.gov.cv | |
| Head of Mission | Clara Manuela Da Luz Delgado Jesus, Ambassador |
Consular Section
Opening Hours
The Swiss Foreign Ministry lists no public opening hours for this embassy. Contact it by phone or e-mail before visiting.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
Avenue Blanc 49, 1202 Geneva is the embassy’s address.
- Opening hours: not published – call or e-mail before you go.
- Bring: your passport or ID card, plus originals and copies of every document needed for your application.
Who runs the Cabo Verdean Embassy?
The current head of mission is Ambassador Clara Manuela Da Luz Delgado Jesus, who presented credentials in June 2021. Visitors should note that this embassy is in Geneva; Cabo Verde has no separate embassy in Bern.
Consular services
The consular section typically handles:
- Cabo Verdean passports and emergency travel documents
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Visas for travellers who need one for Cabo Verde
Do I need an appointment?
Ask in advance whether your service needs a booked slot.
Entry rules for Swiss citizens travelling to Cabo Verde
For Swiss citizens, the FDFA refers questions about entry rules, accepted travel documents and visas for Cabo Verde to this embassy. Cabo Verde is not subject to an FDFA travel warning at present. See the FDFA travel advice.
Closing days
The embassy is closed on Swiss public holidays and on the Cabo Verdean national holiday (5 July). Bridge days around holidays may bring extra closures.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Cabo Verdean citizens should call the embassy on +41 22 731 33 36. In serious cases – an accident, a death abroad or a detention – the consular section can advise relatives and liaise with the authorities. Swiss citizens who need help in Cabo Verde can call the FDFA Helpline in Bern (+41 58 465 33 33, 24/7).
Diplomatic missions between Cabo Verde and Switzerland
Cabo Verde in Switzerland
- Geneva – Embassy of Cabo Verde (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Cabo Verde in Geneva
Where is the Cabo Verdean Embassy in Geneva?
At Avenue Blanc 49, 1202 Geneva.
Who heads the Cabo Verdean Embassy in Geneva?
Clara Manuela Da Luz Delgado Jesus, in office since June 2021.
Does the FDFA warn against travel to Cabo Verde?
There is no general FDFA travel warning for Cabo Verde; check the current travel advice before you go.
Details checked on 8 October 2026. Sources: Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) – list of the diplomatic and consular corps in Switzerland, FDFA travel advice for Cabo Verde. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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