Republic of Cabo Verde · family · Leads to settlement
Residence Visa for Family Reunification
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Residence visa for family reunification with Cabo Verde residents.
- Processing time
- No fixed public decision-time standard is listed. The case is handled through GOV.CV and the residence permit process.
- Government fees
- GOV.CV lists a visa cost of 4,898 CVE; confirm current family-residence charges before filing.
- Typical duration
- The residence visa allows 6 months, extendable until a final residence permit decision.
- Sponsorship required
- Yes
- Leads to permanent residency
- Yes
Overview
GOV.CV lists family reunification with residents as a purpose for the residence visa, covering spouse, minor children or dependents. The residence visa allows a 6-month stay, extendable until the final decision on the residence permit application. Applicants must also meet the general residence visa requirements, including sufficient means, accommodation, health and vaccination evidence, legal entry and criminal-record conditions.
Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓The applicant is seeking family reunification with a resident of Cabo Verde.Portal Unico, Government of Cabo Verde ↗
- ✓The family member is a spouse, minor child or dependent within the GOV.CV residence visa description.Portal Unico, Government of Cabo Verde ↗
- ✓The applicant can prove the family relationship and residence purpose.Portal Unico, Government of Cabo Verde ↗
- ✓The applicant meets the general residence requirements for means, accommodation, health, vaccination, legal entry and criminal-record conditions.Portal Unico, Government of Cabo Verde ↗
Common blockers
- !The visit is temporary and should use a tourist or temporary family visit visa instead.Portal Unico, Government of Cabo Verde ↗
- !The relationship is not documented or does not fit spouse, minor child or dependent wording.Portal Unico, Government of Cabo Verde ↗
- !Missing general residence visa evidence.Portal Unico, Government of Cabo Verde ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Marriage, birth, dependency or other family relationship evidence.Portal Unico, Government of Cabo Verde ↗
- ·Evidence that the sponsor or family member is resident in Cabo Verde.Portal Unico, Government of Cabo Verde ↗
- ·Sufficient means and adequate accommodation evidence.Portal Unico, Government of Cabo Verde ↗
- ·Travel document, legal-entry evidence, health certificate, vaccination certificate and criminal-record certificate if requested.Portal Unico, Government of Cabo Verde ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm the family case is residence reunification rather than a temporary family visit.
Build the evidence pack
Prepare relationship and resident-sponsor evidence.
Submit through the official channel
Submit the residence visa request through GOV.CV with the general residence evidence pack.
After approval
Complete the residence permit application during the 6-month residence visa period or any approved extension.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.
- Official guidanceApplicant + sponsorUse official Residence Visa for Family Reunification route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Residence Visa for Family Reunification.
Portal Unico, Government of Cabo Verde · verified
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Frequently asked questions
Which family members are named by GOV.CV?+
The residence visa description names spouse, minor children and dependents for family reunification with residents.
How is this different from a temporary family visit?+
Family reunification is for habitual residence with residents; temporary family visits sit under the temporary visa framework.
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