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Remote Working Program Visa (Programa de Trabalho Remoto)
VisasCape VerdeRemote Working Program Visa (Programa de Trabalho Remoto)
Cape VerdeCape Verde•Africa
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Remote Working Program Visa (Programa de Trabalho Remoto)

Work Dependents Allowed Remote Work

At a Glance

Processing Time

14 days

Application Fee

54 EUR

Stay Duration

6 months

Renewable

Yes

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

No

Remote Work

Allowed

Official Information

Overview

6-month renewable visa (up to 1 year) for remote workers and digital nomads earning EUR 1,500+/month, with foreign-income tax exemption while in Cabo Verde.

Cabo Verde's Remote Working Program launched in December 2020 as one of Africa's first dedicated digital nomad routes, created to leverage the islands' stability and connectivity for location-independent professionals. It grants a temporary stay for self-employed workers and remote employees earning outside the archipelago.

The permit runs for six months and is renewable once, capping the total stay at one year. Applicants pay a EUR 20 visa fee plus a EUR 34 airport security tax on arrival, and must show an average bank balance of EUR 1,500 per month (EUR 2,700 for families). Health insurance and accommodation proof are mandatory, and foreign income is tax-exempt while in country.

This visa is ideal for freelancers, remote employees and digital entrepreneurs from Europe, North America, CPLP or ECOWAS countries seeking a tropical, English-friendly base for six months to a year.

Fee Breakdown

Visa fee
20 EUR
Airport security tax (TSA)
34 EUR

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant6 months

Eligible Nationalities (68)

AndorraAndorraAlbaniaAlbaniaArmeniaArmeniaAngolaAngolaAustriaAustriaBosnia & HerzegovinaBosnia & HerzegovinaBelgiumBelgiumBulgariaBulgariaBrazilBrazilBelarusBelarusCanadaCanadaSwitzerlandSwitzerlandCyprusCyprusCzechiaCzechiaGermanyGermanyDenmarkDenmarkEstoniaEstoniaSpainSpainFinlandFinlandFranceFranceUnited KingdomUnited KingdomGeorgiaGeorgiaGreeceGreeceCroatiaCroatia

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Average bank balance of EUR 1,500/month for the last 6 months (EUR 2,700 for families)

Self-employed or employed by a business registered outside Cabo Verde

Citizen of Europe, North America, CPLP or ECOWAS countries

Valid passport with at least 6 months remaining validity

Health insurance with evacuation and repatriation coverage

Booking confirmation or rental agreement for accommodation in Cabo Verde

Police clearance certificate from country of residence

KEY CRITERIA

Education

none or higher

Min. Income

18,000 EUR/yr

Min. Savings

9,000 EUR

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity)

Passport photos

Proof of remote income (employment contract or business registration outside Cabo Verde)

Bank statements for the last 6 months showing required average balance

Health insurance covering the stay with evacuation/repatriation

Booking confirmation or rental agreement in Cabo Verde

Police clearance certificate from country of residence

Return ticket

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Foreign income earned during the stay is tax-exempt in Cabo Verde
  • Low entry cost: EUR 20 visa fee plus EUR 34 airport security tax
  • Six-month permit, renewable once for a total stay of one year
  • Modest income bar: EUR 1,500/month average balance (EUR 2,700 family)
  • Self-employed and remote employees both accepted; no local job required
  • Family members can accompany the main applicant
  • Online application via the official Remote Working program portal

Worth Knowing

  • Total stay capped at one year — no path to long-term residency or PR
  • Open only to citizens of Europe, North America, CPLP or ECOWAS states
  • Income must come from outside Cabo Verde; no local employment allowed
  • Health insurance and accommodation proof are mandatory before arrival
  • Status is temporary residency, not tax residency in Cabo Verde
  • Citizens outside Europe, North America, CPLP and ECOWAS are not eligible
  • Applicants without the EUR 1,500/month (EUR 2,700 family) balance cannot apply

Application Process

1

Verify eligibility: Confirm remote work status with foreign employer/clients

2

Gather documentation: Collect employment contracts, bank statements showing remote income

3

Complete remote working visa application: Fill out visa application form specifying remote work status

4

Submit application: Apply at Cape Verde embassy or consulate

5

Pay visa fee: Pay 25 EUR visa application fee

6

Register on EASE platform: Complete EASE pre-registration and pay Airport Security Tax

7

Receive remote working visa: Collect approved 6-month remote working visa

Application Forms

Remote Working Visa Application Form—

Verified Claims (11)

Last verified Jun 18, 2026
Fee BreakdownVisa fee: 20 EUR; Airport security tax (TSA): 34 EURvisit-caboverde.com
FeesEUR 20 (plus EUR 34 airport security tax on arrival)visit-caboverde.com
Max Stay6 months, renewable once for a total of 1 yearvisit-caboverde.com
Max Stay Estimatetype: days, initialDays: 180, totalDays: 365, notes: 6 months initial, renewable once to total 1 yea…visit-caboverde.com
Min Savings9000visit-caboverde.com
Processing Estimates{"minDays":14,"maxDays":14}visit-caboverde.com
Processing TimeApproximately 2 weeksvisit-caboverde.com
Remote Work Allowedtruevisit-caboverde.com

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