Retiring in Cape Verde: the visa situation
As of our last check, Cape Verde does not offer a dedicated retirement or passive-income visa. Retirees who settle there typically use other residence routes, so plan on more paperwork than in countries with a purpose-built visa.
Foreigners get residency via Autorizacao de Residencia (temporary permit renewed annually; permanent after 5 years). Requires proof of financial stability, criminal background clearance, health certificate and proof of accommodation; processing can take up to two years.
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Autorizacao de Residencia (temporary or permanent residence permit); no dedicated retirement visa
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Foreigners get residency via Autorizacao de Residencia (temporary permit renewed annually; permanent after 5 years). Requires proof of financial stability, criminal background clearance, health certificate and proof of accommodation; processing can take up to two years.
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Visa rules, income thresholds and processing practice change, sometimes with little notice. This page reflects what we could verify on the dates shown, nothing more. Always confirm the current requirements with the official immigration authority or a licensed immigration adviser before making plans, and treat the linked source as the authority, not us.
See how Cape Verde scores overall
The visa is one of six axes. RetireScore 57/100, ranked 51 of 55 countries on the default weights.