How soon do you need your Cape Verde Official or Diplomatic Visa for U.S. Citizens?

Learn more about the government fees, entry, and validity options for Cape Verde Official or Diplomatic Visas

What steps are involved in getting my Cape Verde Official or Diplomatic Visa from TDS?

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Document Requirements

These requirements are applicable for US Citizens applying for a Cape Verde Official or Diplomatic visa in Washington DC

PassportPassport

Please send TDS your current valid and signed passport. It must not expire within 6 months and must have at least one blank visa page. If your passport expires within 6 months, you must renew your passport and then we will secure your visa with the new passport.

 

PhotoPhoto

Please send 1 recent professional passport-type photograph.
Digital and non-passport photographs are not acceptable.
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Diplomat Letter or NoteDiplomat Letter or Note

Letter from sending Government department or agency, detailing:
Applicant's position and title
Purpose of the trip
Dates of the intended visit
Contact person in Cape Verde

 

Application FormApplication Form

One Application Form Completed and Signed

 

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Shipping Instructions

Please forward a printed copy of your order confirmation for a Cape Verde Official or Diplomatic visa for US Citizens and all required documents to:

Travel Document Systems, Inc.
1010 Wisconsin Ave NW
STE #845
Washington, DC 20007

Local Phone Number: 202-638-3800

Urgent applications for a Cape Verde Official or Diplomatic visa should be shipped to TDS using only the FedEx Company.

Please use FedEx Priority Overnight. Do NOT ship "First Overnight." This will delay the delivery of your package.

Once your order is complete, your Passport with the visa sticker/stamp will be returned to you via FedEx Overnight.

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Continental USA Only Price
Next Business Day - up to 3 passports $36.00
Next Business Day - 4 or more passports $39.00
Saturday Delivery $41.00
Alaska, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, USVI Price
Next Day Letter (No Saturday Delivery) $39.00
International Price
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