The Cape Verde Consulate in Italy is an official diplomatic mission of Cape Verde, located in Napoli. It provides visa information, Cape Verde passport services, consular assistance and support for Cape Verde citizens living in Italy and travelers heading to Cape Verde.
The Consulate of Cape Verde in Napoli is part of Cape Verde's consular network in Italy. It focuses on practical services for citizens and travelers in the Napoli region, working alongside the main Cape Verde mission in Palermo.
Citizens and residents of Italy traveling to Cape Verde come here for visa guidance and application requirements. Cape Verde citizens living in Italy rely on the mission for passport renewals, civil registry matters such as birth and marriage registration, notarial services and emergency assistance.
Cape Verde operates 4 missions in Italy, so the office you need depends on your region — the network section below shows every location.
This consulate is one of 4 Cape Verde missions in Italy. Choose the office that covers your region:
Apply for a Cape Verde visa for tourism, study, work, business or transit. The consulate provides visa information and application guidance for citizens and residents of Italy.
Passport renewal and replacement for Cape Verde citizens abroad, including lost or stolen passports and emergency travel documents.
Consular help for Cape Verde citizens in distress: accidents, hospitalization, arrest, lost documents or crisis situations in Italy. Emergency contact procedures are published on the official website.
Authentication and certification of official documents for use abroad — powers of attorney, certified copies and signature legalization for papers moving between the Cape Verde and Italy legal systems.
Registration of life events for Cape Verde nationals abroad: births, marriages and deaths are entered into the national civil registry so they are recognized at home.
Referrals to local legal resources and lists of lawyers for Cape Verde citizens involved in legal proceedings in Italy.
Entry requirements for Cape Verde depend on your nationality, the purpose of your trip and how long you plan to stay. Some travelers enter visa free for short visits while others need a visa or electronic authorization — check the current rules with this consulate or on the official Cape Verde immigration portal before booking travel.
Work, study and family visas usually require sponsorship or admission first and take longer to process than visitor visas. Typical Cape Verde visa documents include a valid passport, photos, proof of funds, travel insurance, accommodation details and purpose specific papers. Apply well before travel and book your visa appointment early.
Officers refuse incomplete files more often than weak ones — run through this checklist before your appointment:
Requirements vary by visa type and nationality — the official checklist from the Cape Verde authorities is always the final word.
The consulate may close on Italy public holidays as well as Cape Verde national holidays — always confirm before visiting.
Free to call from any phone, 24 hours. In immediate danger, call local emergency services first.
Call +39-08-126-4909 during office hours, email giuseppericciuli@virgilio.it.
The consulate is located at Via Torino, 6 80142 Napoli Italy
Contact the consulate or check the official website for the current application procedure — many countries route applications through online portals and visa application centers. Book an appointment before visiting.
Visa requirements depend on your nationality, the purpose of travel and length of stay. Check the current rules with this consulate or on the official Cape Verde immigration portal before booking travel.
The mission is generally open on weekdays (09:00–12:00–13:30–17:00 on Mondays) and closed on weekends and public holidays of both countries. Check the live status in the office hours panel on this page.
Visa information and applications, passport services for Cape Verde citizens, document notarization and legalization, civil registry matters, and emergency consular assistance.
Almost always, yes. Most missions require appointments for visa and passport services; walk-in availability is limited to emergencies. Book through the official website.
Call the local emergency number 113 first for immediate danger. For consular help — lost passports, accidents, arrests — contact the mission at +39-08-126-4909 during office hours or use the emergency line on the official website.