# 🇨🇻 Cabo Verde — visa routes

> Verified visa and immigration data for Cabo Verde from VisaPassage.
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17 routes with deep coverage. Every entry below is checked against official sources and carries its own verification date. Statuses describe typical eligibility — they are never a promise of approval; individual applications require review.

## Short visits by passport

- **United States**: Visa-free · stays up to 30 days
- **United Kingdom**: Visa-free · stays up to 30 days
- **Germany**: Visa-free · stays up to 30 days
- **India**: Visa required · apply before travel
- **Canada**: Visa-free · stays up to 30 days
- **Australia**: Visa on arrival · stays up to 30 days

Other passports: check https://visapassage.com/visa-checker for your specific passports.

## Visit

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Cabo Verde Tourism Visa (Visto de Turismo) | Consular visa · typically eligible | 90 days | €44.20 | — | — |
| Cabo Verde EASE Pre-Registration and Airport Security Tax (TSA) | eVisa · typically eligible | 30 days | CVE 3,400 | — | — |
| Cabo Verde Transit Visa (Visto de Transito) | Consular visa · typically eligible | 4 days | — | — | — |

- **Cabo Verde Tourism Visa (Visto de Turismo)** — Key documents: Visa application form, Valid passport, Passport photograph, Proof of accommodation, Return or onward ticket, EASE pre-registration and TSA · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: aai.gov.cv
- **Cabo Verde EASE Pre-Registration and Airport Security Tax (TSA)** — Key documents: Valid passport, EASE pre-registration, Airport Security Tax (TSA) payment, Flight details, Proof of accommodation · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: portalconsular.mnec.gov.cv
- **Cabo Verde Transit Visa (Visto de Transito)** — Key documents: Transit visa application, Valid passport, Onward travel evidence, Passport photograph, EASE pre-registration and TSA · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: aai.gov.cv

## Study & Training

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Cabo Verde Temporary Residence for Higher Education Study | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — |

- **Cabo Verde Temporary Residence for Higher Education Study** — Key documents: Residence authorisation application, Valid passport and residence visa, Proof of enrolment, Proof of fee payment, Proof of means of subsistence, Health documents, Proof of accommodation · Rights: Study: Full enrolment at the admitting higher-education institution. · Residency after 5 years · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: aai.gov.cv

## Work & Self-Employment

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Cabo Verde Remote Working Programme (Digital Nomad Residence) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | CVE 5,000 | — | — |
| Residence permit for independent professional activity | Available | — | — | — | — |
| Cabo Verde Temporary Residence for Independent Activity | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — |
| Cabo Verde Temporary Visa (Visto Temporario) | Consular visa · typically eligible | 365 days | — | — | — |
| Cabo Verde Temporary Residence for Subordinate Work | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — |

- **Cabo Verde Remote Working Programme (Digital Nomad Residence)** — Key documents: Remote-work visa application, Valid passport, Proof of bank balance, Proof of remote employment or business, Travel/health insurance, Proof of accommodation, Criminal record certificate, EASE pre-registration and TSA · Rights: Work: Remote work for foreign employers/clients only; no access to the Cabo Verde labour market. · Family: Spouse and dependants can be included under the higher EUR 2,700 family balance threshold. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: cmalex.net
- **Residence permit for independent professional activity** — Cabo Verde's immigration law provides a residence permit for exercising independent professional activity, used by freelancers/entrepreneurs establishing local activity, requiring proof of means, police clearance and evidence of the activity (business plan/investment). · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: veles-club.com
- **Cabo Verde Temporary Residence for Independent Activity** — Key documents: Residence authorisation application, Valid passport and residence visa, Proof of independent activity, Criminal record certificates, Health documents, Proof of accommodation, Tax and social-security registration, Proof of means of subsistence · Rights: Work: Authorises the declared independent professional or service activity. · Study: Lawful residence permits study alongside the activity. · Residency after 5 years · Family: Family members can join via family reunification. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: e-portaldef.gov.cv
- **Cabo Verde Temporary Visa (Visto Temporario)** — Key documents: Temporary visa application, Valid passport, Proof of purpose, Proof of means, Proof of accommodation, Passport photograph, EASE pre-registration and TSA · Rights: Work: Permits the documented professional/technical activity for up to one year; not open-ended employment. · Residency after 5 years · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: aai.gov.cv
- **Cabo Verde Temporary Residence for Subordinate Work** — Key documents: Residence authorisation application, Valid passport and residence visa, Employment contract, Criminal record certificates, Health documents, Proof of accommodation, Tax and social-security registration, Proof of means of subsistence · Rights: Work: Authorises subordinate employment under the contract presented. · Study: Lawful residence permits study alongside work. · Residency after 5 years · Family: Family members can join via family reunification. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: aai.gov.cv

## Invest & Capital

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Cabo Verde Green Card (Permanent Residence by Real-Estate Investment) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — |
| Cabo Verde Temporary Residence for Investment / Economic Activity | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — |

- **Cabo Verde Green Card (Permanent Residence by Real-Estate Investment)** — Key documents: Green Card application, Valid passport, Property acquisition document, Capital-transfer declaration, Property registry and cadastral certificates, Criminal record certificates, Health documents · Rights: Work: Permanent residence gives broad access to live and work in Cabo Verde. · Study: Permanent residents may study on equal terms. · Residency: This is permanent residence from the outset, renewed every 5 years; no citizenship-by-investment route exists. · Family: Family members can be included or join via family reunification. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: e-portaldef.gov.cv
- **Cabo Verde Temporary Residence for Investment / Economic Activity** — Key documents: Residence authorisation application, Valid passport and residence visa, Proof of investment or economic activity, Proof of capital, Criminal record certificates, Health documents, Proof of accommodation and means · Rights: Work: Authorises the declared investment/business activity. · Study: Lawful residence permits study alongside the activity. · Residency after 5 years · Family: Family members can join via family reunification. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: e-portaldef.gov.cv

## Retire & Lifestyle

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Cabo Verde Permanent Residence for Retirees | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — |

- **Cabo Verde Permanent Residence for Retirees** — Key documents: Permanent residence application, Valid passport and residence visa, Proof of pension income, Proof of accommodation, Criminal record certificates, Health documents, Proof of language knowledge · Rights: Work: Permanent residence allows work, though the route targets retirees living on pension income. · Study: Permanent residents may study on equal terms. · Residency: Permanent residence granted directly to qualifying retirees; renewed every 5 years. · Family: Spouse and dependants can be included or join via family reunification. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: aai.gov.cv

## Family & Origin

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Cabo Verde Temporary Residence for Family Reunification | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — |
| Nationality of origin by option (2023 diaspora amendment) | Available | — | — | — | — |

- **Cabo Verde Temporary Residence for Family Reunification** — Key documents: Family reunification application, Valid passport, Proof of family relationship, Sponsor's residence title, Proof of means of subsistence, Proof of accommodation, Health documents · Rights: Work: Reunited family members generally access the labour market under their residence permit. · Study: Family members may study on equal terms. · Residency after 5 years · Family: Designed for the spouse, minor/dependent children and adopted minors of the sponsor. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: e-portaldef.gov.cv
- **Nationality of origin by option (2023 diaspora amendment)** — A 2023 law extends nationality of origin to persons born abroad who are children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren or great-great-grandchildren of Cape Verdean nationals, on declaration and without any residence requirement. · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: citizenshiprightsafrica.org

## Special Categories

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Cabo Verde Temporary Residence for Highly Qualified Activity | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — |
| Cabo Verde Residence Visa (Visto de Residencia) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — |
| Cabo Verde Permanent Residence Authorisation | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — |

- **Cabo Verde Temporary Residence for Highly Qualified Activity** — Key documents: Residence authorisation application, Valid passport and residence visa, Proof of qualified position, Proof of qualifications, Criminal record certificates, Health documents, Proof of accommodation and means · Rights: Work: Authorises the highly qualified teaching or research activity. · Study: Lawful residence permits study alongside the activity. · Residency after 5 years · Family: Family members can join via family reunification. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: e-portaldef.gov.cv
- **Cabo Verde Residence Visa (Visto de Residencia)** — Key documents: Residence visa application, Valid passport, Proof of activity, Criminal record certificate, Health documents, Proof of means and accommodation, Passport photograph · Rights: Work: Underpins a residence permit that authorises the declared employment or self-employment. · Study: Lawful residence permits study alongside the main activity. · Residency after 5 years · Family: Family members can join via family reunification once residence is established. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: aai.gov.cv
- **Cabo Verde Permanent Residence Authorisation** — Key documents: Permanent residence application, Valid passport, Proof of 5 years temporary residence, Proof of means of subsistence, Proof of accommodation, Criminal record certificate, Proof of language knowledge · Rights: Work: Work without restriction, near-equal treatment with nationals. · Study: Education on equal terms with nationals. · Residency: This is permanent residence; naturalisation may follow under the nationality law. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: aai.gov.cv

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