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Residence Visa for Investment

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Residence visa for foreign nationals establishing habitual residence in Cabo Verde to invest.

No sponsorship requiredLeads to permanent residencyThe residence visa allows 6 months, extendable until the residence permit application receives a final decision.
Processing time
No fixed public processing standard is listed. Timing depends on the residence visa and later residence permit handling.
Government fees
GOV.CV lists a visa cost of 4,898 CVE; confirm current residence and investment-related charges before filing.
Typical duration
The residence visa allows 6 months, extendable until the residence permit application receives a final decision.
Sponsorship required
No
Leads to permanent residency
Yes

In short

As of 25 July 2026, the Residence Visa for Investment for Republic of Cabo Verde is an unsponsored Cabo Verde immigration route. Sources: official Republic of Cabo Verde government pages, reviewed 25 July 2026.

Cite this: https://visaatlas.org/visas/cabo-verde/residence-visa-investment#answer

What is the Residence Visa for Investment in Republic of Cabo Verde?

Residence Visa for Investment is an unsponsored Cabo Verde route. Indicative government fees are GOV.CV lists a visa cost of 4,898 CVE; confirm current residence and investment-related charges before filing; indicative processing time is No fixed public processing standard is listed. Timing depends on the residence visa and later residence permit handling; typical duration is The residence visa allows 6 months, extendable until the residence permit application receives a final decision. This route can lead to permanent residence.

Verified against Portal Unico, Government of Cabo Verde on 27 June 2026.

Overview

Investment is one of the purposes GOV.CV lists for the Cabo Verde residence visa. The residence visa allows a 6-month stay, extendable until a final decision on the residence permit application. The applicant must satisfy the general residence requirements, including sufficient means, legal entry, accommodation, health and vaccination evidence, no serious criminal convictions and proof of the reason for residence.

Eligibility

Typical criteria

Common blockers

Typical evidence

Application pathway

  1. Check the route fit

    Confirm that the investment basis supports habitual residence rather than a temporary business visit.

  2. Build the evidence pack

    Prepare investment evidence and the general residence visa evidence pack.

  3. Submit through the official channel

    Submit the residence visa request through GOV.CV.

  4. After approval

    Complete the residence permit application during the 6-month visa period or any approved extension.

After approval: prepare for your next step

For Residence Visa for Investment, use the actual decision and the issuing authority’s instructions to establish what has been granted. A successful application, permission to enter, permission to work and a residence document are not interchangeable.

  1. 1. Check the decision. Confirm the name, passport, status granted, start date and any next action. Resolve an error with the authority before relying on the document for travel or employment.
  2. 2. Establish the travel step. Read any entry window, activation, collection or in-country registration instruction. For an extension or change of status, do not assume leaving the country is required or safe while a further step remains pending.
  3. 3. Confirm what you may do. Check whether employment, self-employment, remote work or study is permitted under the status granted. Do not infer unrestricted work rights from the absence of an employer sponsor.
  4. 4. Organise the household. Check each accompanying person’s permission separately, then arrange healthcare, accommodation, access to money and the relevant local registrations. A tax number or bank account does not by itself prove a right to work.
  5. 5. Keep the ongoing conditions visible. Record the actual expiry, renewal process, permitted absences and any duty to report changes. An initial grant does not automatically establish permanent residence or citizenship.

Plan the practical side of your stay

Once you have checked the official route, you can prepare for day-to-day life in Cabo Verde. These optional services are separate from the application and do not establish visa eligibility.

Official application links

Where to actually go next

Government links only

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.

  1. Official guidanceApplicant
    Use official Residence Visa for Investment route page ↗

    Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Residence Visa for Investment.

    Portal Unico, Government of Cabo Verde · verified

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Frequently asked questions

Is investment listed as a residence visa purpose?+

Yes. GOV.CV lists investment as one of the purposes for which a residence visa may be granted.

Does the source publish a fixed investment threshold?+

The cited GOV.CV visa page lists investment as a purpose but does not publish a route-specific investment threshold on that page.

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How we verified this

We check every figure on this page against the primary government source, record the date it was last checked, and re-check it on a regular schedule. Rules change, so always confirm time-sensitive details with the official source before you rely on them. Visa Atlas is an information-only publication and does not give legal advice.

Primary source: Portal Unico, Government of Cabo Verde

Last checked: 27 June 2026

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