Division 1.1 Purpose and scope of application

Article 1 of the Agreement reads:

‘The purpose of this Agreement is to facilitate, on the basis of reciprocity, the issue of visas to citizens of Cape Verde and of the Union for an intended stay of no more than 90 days per period of 180 days.’.

The Agreement applies to all citizens of Cape Verde and of the Union who apply for a short-stay visa, regardless of the country in which they reside.

The Agreement does not apply to stateless persons holding a residence permit issued by Cape Verde or by the Member States. The rules of the Union visa acquis apply to that category of persons.