Cape Verde•AfricaStudent Visa
At a Glance
Processing Time
14-21 days
Application Fee
25 EUR
Stay Duration
Duration of course
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Education visa for foreign students attending educational institutions in Cape Verde. Valid for course duration (up to 1 year) or residence visa for programs exceeding 1 year.
The Student Visa is for foreign nationals attending full-time educational programs at Cape Verdean institutions. Students pursuing programs lasting one year or less can use the student visa. For programs exceeding one year, students must obtain a residence visa instead. The student visa does not typically allow employment in Cape Verde, though some institutions may have work-study programs.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
87,856 AUD
per year
Personal
Passport Validity
6 months
Criminal Record Policy
Clean record required
Professional
Required Skills
Language
Portuguese
Intermediate
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Minimum 6 months validity beyond course end date
Passport photos
Two recent color photographs
Letter of admission
Official enrollment letter from Cape Verdean educational institution
Proof of financial means
Bank statements showing ability to support studies and living expenses
Travel insurance
Valid health insurance for duration of course
Educational credentials
Previous school certificates and qualifications
Criminal record certificate
Police clearance from home country
OptionalReturn ticket
Proof of return transportation after studies
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Advantages
- Low visa fee
- Fast processing
- Clear educational pathway
- Recognized educational status
- May allow part-time work depending on institution
Considerations
- Limited to 1 year (longer programs need residence visa)
- Generally no independent work rights
- Tied to specific educational institution
- No family dependents allowed
- No pathway to permanent residency as student
Application Process
Obtain educational institution acceptance
Receive letter of admission from Cape Verdean school/university
Prepare student visa documents
Gather admission letter, financial proof, passport documents
Complete student visa application
Fill out visa application form with educational details
Submit to consulate
Apply at Cape Verde embassy or consulate
Pay visa fee
Pay 25 EUR visa application fee
Register on EASE platform
Complete EASE pre-registration and pay Airport Security Tax
Receive student visa
Collect approved student visa
Register at institution
Complete enrollment and registration at educational institution
Application Forms
Student Visa Application Form
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