Africa
🇨🇻 Cape Verde
Visa facts verified against official sources · last checked
Part of the Digital Nomad Visas guideAtlantic archipelago off West Africa with a simple Remote Working Program and a favourable timezone for Europe.
Safety & travel advisory
Check the current official advisory before you plan — especially traveling solo.
Official US State Department travel advisoryAdvisories change often — always verify the current status at the official source before you travel. (UK, Canada & Australia publish their own advisories too.)
Cape Verde’s Escape Score
Good, with trade-offs
7
out of 10 · four pillars
See how Cape Verde scores on each pillar — and the cited input behind every one — with premium. Unlock the breakdown
Healthcare, taxes & language
The decisive three for a longer stay — with a source to verify each yourself.
Healthcare
Basic public care island-wide with central hospitals in Praia and Mindelo plus small private clinics; complex cases are medically evacuated to Portugal, Spain or Senegal.
Tip: pair with travel-medical + medical-evacuation cover.
Tax on foreign & pension income
Residents are taxed on worldwide income, including foreign-source pensions, at progressive rates of roughly 16.5%–27.5%.
Not tax advice — confirm with a local professional.
English proficiency
Portuguese is the official language and Cape Verdean Creole the everyday one; English is mainly used by staff in tourist areas such as Sal and Boa Vista.
Visa-free on arrival
How long you can stay without a visa, by passport.
US
30
days · eta
Canada
30
days · eta
UK
30
days · eta
EU
30
days · visa_free
Australia
30
days · voa
New Zealand
30
days · voa
Japan
30
days · voa
South Korea
30
days · voa
Singapore
90
days · visa_free
Hong Kong
90
days · visa_free
China
30
days · voa
India
30
days · voa
Switzerland
30
days · visa_free
Israel
30
days · voa
Visa by passport
- Cape Verde visa for US holders
- Cape Verde visa for Canada holders
- Cape Verde visa for UK holders
- Cape Verde visa for EU holders
- Cape Verde visa for Australia holders
- Cape Verde visa for New Zealand holders
- Cape Verde visa for Japan holders
- Cape Verde visa for South Korea holders
- Cape Verde visa for Singapore holders
- Cape Verde visa for Hong Kong holders
- Cape Verde visa for China holders
- Cape Verde visa for India holders
- Cape Verde visa for Switzerland holders
- Cape Verde visa for Israel holders
Ways in — every visa route
Ranked by route score — length of stay, ease and speed. It feeds the “Can I stay?” pillar above.
Visa rules change often and official sources can conflict. This is AI-assembled research, not legal or immigration advice — always verify with the official link before you act. Full disclaimer
Remote Working Program
Stay: 6 months, renewable for 6 months
Processing: ~2 weeks
Difficulty: Easy
Student Residence
Stay: Length of the course, renewable
Difficulty: Moderate
Where to live in Cape Verde
From $1,105/mo · avg $1,172 across 3 cities — solo remote worker.
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Cape Verde at a glance
Cape Verde's best digital nomad route is the Remote Working Program: a stay of 6 months, renewable for 6 months and processing time of ~2 weeks. Cape Verde has an Escape Score of 7/10.
Visa facts verified on October 18, 2026 (Eastern Time).
Questions about Cape Verde
Does Cape Verde have a digital nomad visa?
Yes, Cape Verde offers the Remote Working Program. It allows a stay of 6 months, renewable for 6 months and takes ~2 weeks to process. Work is allowed and it can be renewed.
How much does the Remote Working Program cost and how long does it take?
The Remote Working Program takes ~2 weeks to process.
Can you get residency through Cape Verde's Remote Working Program?
No, the Remote Working Program does not offer a direct path to residency in Cape Verde.
What is Cape Verde's Escape Score?
Cape Verde scores 7/10 on Escape Score, our composite measure of visa access, cost of living, safety and quality of life for remote workers and movers.
What visa options does Cape Verde have?
Cape Verde has 2 visa routes we track for remote workers and movers, including digital nomad and student visas.