Cape Verde
Visa Requirements & Application
- Tourist Visa: 30 days, extendable
- Pre-Registration: Online EASE system
- Work Visa: Required for employment
- Residence Permit: Various categories
- Investment Visa: For property/business investors
- Processing: 10-15 days
Accommodation
- Praia: $200-800/month
- Mindelo: $150-600/month
- Sal: $250-1,000/month
- Types: Apartments, houses, resort properties
- Tourism Areas: Higher costs but better amenities
Jobs & Economy
- Key Sectors: Tourism, services, fisheries, renewable energy
- Challenges: Limited job market, island economy
- Average Salaries: $150-1,000/month
- Opportunities: Tourism, remote work
- Languages: Portuguese, Creole
Community & Expat Life
- Growing Expat Community: Europeans, especially Portuguese
- Languages: Portuguese (official), Cape Verdean Creole
- Culture: Mix of African and Portuguese influences
- Music: Famous for morna and funaná music
Entertainment & Lifestyle
- Islands: 10 islands, each with unique character
- Music Scene: Rich musical heritage
- Water Sports: Excellent conditions
- Climate: Year-round pleasant weather
- Safety: Generally safe, low crime
Schools & Education
- International Options: Limited, mainly Portuguese system
- Higher Education: University of Cape Verde
- Language: Portuguese instruction
- Quality: Basic to moderate standards
Shipping & Logistics
- Main Ports: Praia, Mindelo
- Shipping Time: 20-30 days from Europe
- Island Logistics: Inter-island transport challenges
- Customs: Portuguese-influenced system
- Documentation: Portuguese language
Business Registration
- Casa do Cidadão: One-stop registration
- Time: 5-10 days
- Language: Portuguese
- Cost: Moderate
- Investment Incentives: Available for certain sectors
Banking
- Major Banks: BCA, Caixa Económica, Ecobank
- Requirements: Residence permit, Portuguese helpful
- Services: Basic banking services
- Currency: Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
- International: Limited international services