Cape Verde•AfricaResidence Visa (Type D)
At a Glance
Processing Time
0-2 days
Application Fee
50 EUR
Stay Duration
6 months
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Long-term residence visa for foreigners establishing habitual residence in Cape Verde. Available for family reunification, employment, investment, and education. Valid for 6 months, extendable pending residence permit decision.
The Residence Visa (Type D) is for foreigners seeking to establish long-term residence in Cape Verde. It serves as the entry visa for various residence categories including family reunification with spouses and children, employment, professional activity, investment, and education.
After obtaining the residence visa, applicants must apply for a formal residence permit (Autorização de Residência) which can lead to permanent residency and eventually citizenship.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
180,000 CVE
per year
Minimum Savings
180,000 CVE
Personal
Passport Validity
6 months beyond stay duration months
Eligible Nationalities
This visa is available to citizens of: CV
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Minimum 6 months validity beyond stay
Passport photos
Two recent color photographs
Completed residence visa application
Type D visa application form
Proof of accommodation
Rental contract, property deed, or accommodation confirmation
Travel insurance
Valid health insurance valid in Cape Verde
Criminal record certificate
Police clearance from home country and previous residences
Proof of funds
Bank statements and financial documentation
Medical certificate
Health clearance
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Advantages
- Gateway to permanent residency
- Allows various grounds for residence
- Family members can be included
- Path to citizenship after 5 years
- Allows employment and business activities
Considerations
- Lengthy residence permit process (up to 2 years)
- Extensive documentation required
- Must demonstrate habitual residence intention
- Criminal record may disqualify applicants
Application Process
Determine residence basis
Identify purpose: family reunification, employment, investment, or education
Prepare residence documents
Gather marriage certificate, employment contract, investment documents, or education enrollment
Complete residence visa application
Fill out Type D residence visa application form
Submit to consulate
Apply at Cape Verde embassy or consulate
Pay visa fee
Pay 50 EUR visa application fee
Receive residence visa
Obtain 6-month residence visa
Register residence
Register address at DIRE (immigration office) within 30 days of arrival
Apply for residence permit
Submit residence permit application at DIRE for permanent status
Application Forms
Type D Residence Visa Application Form
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