As Cabo Verde’s diplomatic representation in Italy, the Embassy of Cabo Verde in Rome handles political, economic and consular relations.
Contact Details
| Address | Via G. Carducci, 4 , I° P, 00187 Rome, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 06 4744678 |
| Fax | +39 06 4744643 |
| cancelleria@ambcapoverde.com | |
| Head of Mission | Estevão Tavares Vaz, Ambassador |
| National Day | 5 July |
Consular Section
| Telephone | +39 06 4745461 |
| Consular district | All of Italy |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | By appointment |
| Tuesday | By appointment |
| Wednesday | By appointment |
| Thursday | By appointment |
| Friday | By appointment |
Opening hours according to the embassy’s own information (not published in the Italian Foreign Ministry’s list) – please confirm before your visit, especially on Italian and Cabo Verdean public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
Visitors go to Via G. Carducci, 4 , I° P, 00187 Rome.
- Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.
Who runs the Cabo Verdean Embassy?
The ambassador is Estevão Tavares Vaz, accredited to Italy on 1 July 2024. Six honorary consulates support Cabo Verdean citizens in other parts of Italy.
Consular services
The consular section typically handles:
- Cabo Verdean passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Visas for travellers who need one for Cabo Verde
Do I need an appointment?
Walk-in capacity is limited, so check the procedure on the embassy website first.
Closing days
The embassy is closed on Italian public holidays and on Cabo Verde’s national day (5 July). Local holiday: 29 June, the feast of Saints Peter and Paul, patron of the city. Check before visiting around Christmas, Easter and the August holidays (Ferragosto).
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Cabo Verdean citizens should call the embassy on +39 06 4744678. Embassies can issue emergency travel documents, contact relatives and provide lists of lawyers or doctors; they cannot pay bills or act as a lawyer. The Italian emergency number is 112.
Diplomatic missions of Cabo Verde in Italy
Cabo Verde in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Cabo Verde (this page)
- Bari – Honorary Consulate
- Bologna – Honorary Consulate
- Florence – Honorary Consulate
- Milan – Honorary Consulate
- Naples – Honorary Consulate
- Turin – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Cabo Verde in Rome
What is the address of the Cabo Verdean Embassy in Italy?
At Via G. Carducci, 4 , I° P, 00187 Rome.
Who is the ambassador of Cabo Verde to Italy?
Estevão Tavares Vaz, according to the Italian diplomatic list of 14 August 2026.
When is the Cabo Verdean national day?
The Italian Foreign Ministry lists 5 July as the national day of Cabo Verde; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – list of foreign embassies in Italy (as of 14 August 2026), Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – list of foreign consulates in Italy (as of 20 July 2026). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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