Effective September 23, 2024, a facial verification appointment is now mandatory for all Portugal visa applicants in Cape Verde, except minors. The facial verification appointment system has been implemented at the Visa Application centre in Praia to ensure the booking of appointments by genuine applicants.
What to Expect
- Applicants must have their passport with them during the appointment booking stage to complete the online live photo match with the photo on their passport bio page as part of the verification process.
- Appointments are free and are available here.
- Advance online payment of the usual service fee of CVE 4440 is part of the appointment confirmation.
- Appointments will be opened ten days in advance to encourage better utilization of the appointment quota by applicants.
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