🛂 Digital Nomad Visa in Cabo Verde

✅ Official DN program ✨ Extendable

Cabo Verde Digital Nomad Visa

A dedicated path to live, work remotely, and stay legally for an extended period.

Duration 365 days
Required income $ 1 500
Program cost $ 45
Processing 15–45 days
Full visa details → Official program
Imagine waking up to the sound of Atlantic waves, brewing your morning coffee on a sun-drenched terrace overlooking volcanic peaks and golden beaches of Sal or São Vicente. The Cabo Verde Digital Nomad Visa grants you the freedom to work remotely from this stunning archipelago with its eternal summer climate, reliable high-speed internet in key islands, and an emerging vibrant nomad community. Affordable living costs, fresh seafood markets, colorful Carnivals and friendly locals make it an inspiring base for digital professionals seeking both productivity and adventure.

📋 How to apply

  1. Verify Eligibility
    Confirm you meet the minimum income requirement of 1,500 EUR/month and work 100% remotely.
  2. Gather Documents
    Prepare all required documents including proof of income, and clean criminal record.
  3. Submit Application
    Apply online via the official Cabo Verde immigration portal or through a Portuguese consulate/embassy.
  4. Pay Fee & Biometrics
    Pay the 45 EUR fee and provide biometrics if required by the embassy.
  5. Receive Approval
    Wait for approval (typically 15-45 days) and receive your e-visa or visa sticker.
  6. Travel & Register
    Enter Cabo Verde within 90 days of approval and register with local immigration within 30 days of arrival.

✅ Tips for approval

✔ Required documents

  • Valid passport (at least 6 months validity beyond stay)
  • Proof of remote employment or self-employment (contract, invoices, client letters)
  • Bank statements or income proof demonstrating minimum 1,500 EUR/month for the past 3 months
  • Comprehensive health insurance policy valid for the entire stay
  • Proof of accommodation in Cabo Verde (hotel booking or rental agreement)
  • Criminal background check (police certificate) from country of residence
  • Completed visa application form and two passport photos

❓ FAQ

The program requires a minimum sustainable remote income of 1,500 EUR per month. This must be proven with bank statements, contracts, and tax documents for the previous three months.

Yes, spouses, children under 18, and in some cases parents can apply as dependents. Each family member needs separate proof of additional funds (approximately 500 EUR per dependent per month).

The initial visa is granted for up to 12 months and is extendable for another 12 months. After 24 months of legal residence you may qualify for a permanent residency application.

Foreign income is typically not taxed during the first year if you do not become a tax resident. However, you should consult a tax advisor as rules may change and your home country tax obligations remain.

Yes, you may change employers or clients as long as you continue to work remotely and maintain the minimum required monthly income of 1,500 EUR.

You must provide proof of comprehensive international that covers medical emergencies, hospitalization, and repatriation for the entire duration of your stay in Cabo Verde.

Reliable fiber internet (50-300 Mbps) is available in Sal, Boa Vista, Santiago, and São Vicente. More remote islands have slower connections, so nomads usually base themselves on the main islands.

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