Hours of Operation
U. S. Embassy Praia is open Monday to Friday from 08:00 until 17:00
Contact Information:
United States Embassy
Rua Abilio Macedo 6
Caixa Postal 201
Praia,
Telephone: (238) 260 89 00
Fax: (238) 261 13 55
CONSULAR SECTION HOURS:
MONDAY
08:00 - 12:30 Scheduled Non-Immigrant Visa Interviews
16:00 - 17:00 Passport Pass-back
TUESDAY
08:00 - 12:30 Scheduled Non-Immigrant Visa Interviews
16:00-17:00 Passport Pass-back
WEDNESDAY
08:00 - 12:00 American Citizen Services
11:00 - 12:00 Notarial Services
15:00 - 16:30 Information Hours for Consular Services
By Phone Only 260-8900
THURSDAY
08:00 - 12:30 Scheduled Immigrant Visa Interviews
15:00 - 16:30 Information Hours for Consular Services
By Phone Only 260-8900
16:00 - 17:00 Passport Pass-back
FRIDAY
08:00 - 16:00 Consular Section Closed to the Public
16:00 - 17:00 Passport Pass-back
Holidays:
U.S. Embassy Praia observes both local
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January 1, 2009
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New Year's Day
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Thursday
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January 13
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Democracy and Liberty Day | Tuesday | Cape Verdean |
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January 19
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Martin Luther King Day
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Monday
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(American)
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January 20
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National Heroes' Day | Tuesday | (Cape Verdean) |
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February 16
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Presidents' Day
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Monday
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(American)
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February 25
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Ash Wednesday
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Wednesday
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(Cape Verdean)
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April 10
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Good Friday
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Friday
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May 1
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Laborer's Day
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Friday
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May 19
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Municipal Day
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Tuesday
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May 25
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Memorial Day
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Monday
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(American)
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June 1
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Children's Day
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Monday
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(Cape Verdean)
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July 3
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Independence Day (Celebrated)
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Friday
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(American)
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September 7
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Labor Day
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Monday
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(American)
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October 12
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Columbus Day
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Monday
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(American)
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November 11
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Veteran's Day
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Wednesday
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(American)
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November 26
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Thanksgiving
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Thursday
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(American)
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December 25 |
Christmas Day
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Friday |
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