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title: "Spain Tourist Visa Success Rate from Cape Verde: 72.6%"
description: "Official 2025: of Spain tourist applications lodged in Cape Verde, 72.6% were issued. Up from 58%. Requirements, fees, free check."
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🇨🇻 Cape Verdean citizens · 🇪🇸 Spain · Tourist / Visitor

# Spain tourist / visitor visa success rate for Cape Verdean citizens (2025)

72.6% of tourist visa applications for Spain lodged in Cape Verde were approved in 2025, and 27.4% refused. Approval is up from 58% in 2024. Consulates of Spain in Cape Verde received 1,393 short-stay Schengen applications in 2025, of which 364 were not issued. The European Commission groups these figures by the country an application was lodged in rather than by passport, so they describe applicants applying from Cape Verde. They are an aggregate outcome, not your personal odds: finances, ties, purpose and refusal history all move an individual case well above or below the average. On the money side: €122.10 per day, and never less than €1,098.90. Spain pegs the requirement to the national minimum wage: 10% of the gross minimum wage — €122.10 — per day of the intended stay and per dependant, subject to an absolute floor of 90% of the gross minimum wage, €1,098.90 per person, whatever the length of the trip. The estimator below weighs your own finances, ties, travel history and refusal record against that.

Last reviewed August 2026 per our [editorial standards](https://getvisaodds.com/editorial-standards). Rate: [European Commission — Schengen short-stay visa statistics for consulates (per Schengen state) ](https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/document/download/56816949-e59f-442b-9091-5d03360bf860_en). Rules: [European Commission — Annex 25 of the Visa Code Practical Handbook: reference amounts required for the crossing of the external border, fixed by national authorities ](https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/document/download/7130e21d-c1c8-41fd-9c83-b6fe312d4f5c_en).

For Cape Verdean citizens applying, a tourist visa to Spain is decided mainly on whether you are a genuine visitor who will return home on time. Public statistics point to an approximate base approval of around 79% for this route — but your own profile can move that figure a lot in either direction. Published approval rates for Cape Verde run at 78.6% on Schengen short-stay applications in 2025.

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Official — issued, 2025

72.6%

- Refused (2025)

  27.4%

- Refused (2024)

  42%

- Issued

  964

- Refused

  364

- Decided

  1,328

- Lodged (incl. pending)

  1,393

Official published figure: 27.4% refused in 2025, so 72.6% of decided cases ended in a visa. Short-stay (type C) applications lodged in Cape Verde at consulates of Spain and refused during 2025, as a share of those decided (issued plus refused) — the European Commission's own basis, which excludes applications still pending or withdrawn. Rows are grouped by where an application was lodged, so this describes people applying from Cape Verde rather than passport holders.

Source: [European Commission — Schengen short-stay visa statistics for consulates (per Schengen state) ](https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/document/download/56816949-e59f-442b-9091-5d03360bf860_en).

An outcome for everyone who applied from this country, not your odds — estimate yours below.

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## Key requirements

- Passport valid 3+ months beyond departure and issued within the last 10 years
- Completed application, photo, and biometrics
- Travel medical insurance of at least €30,000
- Round-trip itinerary and confirmed accommodation
- Proof of sufficient funds; €90 visa fee (2026)

### Visa fee (cost)

€90 per adult, €45 for children 6–12, free under 6 — plus a service fee (typically €30–45) where an external centre (VFS/TLS) handles the application.

### Money & funds

€122.10 per day, and never less than €1,098.90. Spain pegs the requirement to the national minimum wage: 10% of the gross minimum wage — €122.10 — per day of the intended stay and per dependant, subject to an absolute floor of 90% of the gross minimum wage, €1,098.90 per person, whatever the length of the trip.

### Typical timeline

Apply up to 6 months ahead and at least 15 days before travel; standard decisions take about 15 calendar days, occasionally up to 45.

## Common refusal reasons

- Insufficient or unclear means of subsistence
- Doubt about the purpose or intent to leave
- Missing or insufficient travel medical insurance
- Unjustified or inconsistent itinerary
- Previous Schengen overstay or visa misuse

## Where Cape Verde sits in the official data

Two governments publish visa outcomes broken down by country. Neither predicts an individual decision, but together they show how Cape Verdean applicants fare relative to everyone else, and which of the destinations we cover currently refuses the fewest applications from Cape Verde.

### UK tourist visas — year to March 2026

The UK is the only government that publishes outcomes by nationality _and_ visa type, so it is the one place a tourist-visa figure for Cape Verde actually exists. **34.5%** of Cape Verdean tourist applications were refused across 197 decisions , against 38.5% the year before. Different country, different rules — a reference point, not your odds here.

### Schengen short-stay visas — 2025

Across all Schengen consulates in Cape Verde, **21.4%** of short-stay applications were not issued — **78th of 127** countries with a meaningful application volume, and 5.8 points above the 15.6% median.

|Destination|Refused|Issued|Decided|
|-|-|-|-|
|Portugal|21.1%|78.9%|26,205|
|Spainthis page|27.4%|72.6%|1,328|

Among Schengen states, applications lodged in Cape Verde were refused least often by Portugal at 21.1% and most often by Spain at 27.4% — a gap of 6.3 points on a like-for-like basis. That gap reflects who applies where as much as how strictly each state decides, so it is a starting point for choosing a main destination, not a ranking of leniency. You must still apply to the state where you will spend the most nights.

Demand and outcome moved together for Cape Verde between 2024 and 2025. Schengen consulates there decided **27,533** short-stay applications, against 24,166 the year before — up 13.9% — while the refusal rate went from 13.4% to 21.4%. Had 2024's rate held, roughly 2,200 of the 27,533 applicants refused in 2025 would have been issued a visa instead.

Sources: [U.S. Department of State — Adjusted Refusal Rate, B-Visas Only, by Nationality](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-statistics/nonimmigrant-visa-statistics/nonimmigrant-b-visa-adjusted-refusal-rates-by-nationality.html) and [European Commission — Schengen short-stay visa statistics for consulates](https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy/short-stay-visas-issued-schengen-countries_en) . Schengen figures are grouped by the country an application was lodged in, not by passport.

## Frequently asked questions

What is the Spain tourist visa refusal rate for Cape Verdean citizens?

27.4% in 2025, against 42% in 2024 — meaning 72.6% of decided cases ended in a visa. Short-stay (type C) applications lodged in Cape Verde at consulates of Spain and refused during 2025, as a share of those decided (issued plus refused) — the European Commission's own basis, which excludes applications still pending or withdrawn. Rows are grouped by where an application was lodged, so this describes people applying from Cape Verde rather than passport holders. Your own case is assessed on its own evidence, so use the estimator on this page rather than the average.

Where does this Spain refusal-rate figure come from?

From European Commission — Schengen short-stay visa statistics for consulates (per Schengen state), covering 2025. We restate the published figure without adjustment and link the source file directly, so you can check it yourself.

What matters most for a Spain tourist visa?

Officers focus on whether you are a genuine visitor who will return home on time. In practice the single biggest lever is return intent, so make that part of your application as strong and well-documented as possible.

Does a previous visa refusal affect my chances?

Yes. A prior refusal weighs on new applications until its underlying reason is addressed. Find out exactly why you were refused, fix what caused it, and clearly show what is different this time.

Is this a guarantee of approval?

No. GetVisaOdds is an educational planning tool, not legal advice and not a guarantee. Only a consular or immigration officer can decide your application. We show approximate odds and the reasons behind them so you can prepare better.

Is my information private?

Completely. The estimate runs entirely in your browser. Your answers are never sent to a server or stored — there is no sign-up and nothing to leak.

How much is a Schengen visa in 2026?

€90 for adults, €45 for children aged 6–12, and free for under-6s — the same across all Schengen countries. Service centres (e.g. VFS) may add a service fee.

Which country do I apply to for a Schengen visa?

The country of your main destination (most nights), or your first point of entry if the trip is evenly split.

Is travel insurance mandatory for a Schengen visa?

Yes. You need travel medical insurance covering at least €30,000 for the whole Schengen area and stay.

How long can I stay on a Schengen visa?

Up to 90 days within any rolling 180-day period across the whole Schengen area.

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