Republic of Cabo Verde · short term business
Temporary Business or Professional Visa
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Temporary visa for business missions and short-term professional activities in Cabo Verde.
- Processing time
- Apply through GOV.CV or the official app where available. No fixed public decision-time standard is listed on the cited page.
- Government fees
- GOV.CV lists a visa cost of 4,898 CVE; confirm the current fee before filing.
- Typical duration
- Use within 180 days after issuance. Ordinary temporary visa: up to 180 days. Multiple-entry temporary visa: total stay of 90 days over one year.
- Sponsorship required
- Yes
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
Overview
GOV.CV describes the temporary visa as a route for cultural trips, business missions, short-term professional activities, medical treatment, family visits or other valid reasons. It must be used within a maximum of 180 days after issuance. The ordinary temporary visa allows a stay of up to 180 days, while the multiple-entry temporary visa allows several entries and a total stay of 90 days over one year from the date of issuance.
Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓The purpose is a business mission, short-term professional activity, cultural trip or other temporary reason.Portal Unico, Government of Cabo Verde ↗
- ✓The applicant uses the visa within the 180-day issue-validity window.Portal Unico, Government of Cabo Verde ↗
- ✓The intended stay fits the ordinary or multiple-entry temporary visa duration.Portal Unico, Government of Cabo Verde ↗
- ✓The applicant has a passport valid for at least 6 months from the stay date.Portal Unico, Government of Cabo Verde ↗
Common blockers
- !The applicant intends to establish habitual residence in Cabo Verde.Portal Unico, Government of Cabo Verde ↗
- !The professional activity should be handled through a residence visa or other work authorization rather than a temporary visit.Portal Unico, Government of Cabo Verde ↗
- !The stay pattern exceeds the ordinary or multiple-entry temporary visa limits.Portal Unico, Government of Cabo Verde ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Passport valid for at least 6 months from the stay date.Portal Unico, Government of Cabo Verde ↗
- ·Business mission, invitation, contract, professional assignment or cultural activity evidence.Portal Unico, Government of Cabo Verde ↗
- ·Accommodation, means and travel details requested by the official channel.Portal Unico, Government of Cabo Verde ↗
- ·Visa application and fee payment evidence.Portal Unico, Government of Cabo Verde ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm the activity is temporary and does not require habitual residence.
Build the evidence pack
Choose ordinary or multiple-entry temporary visa timing based on the travel pattern.
Submit through the official channel
Prepare the business or professional evidence and submit through GOV.CV.
After approval
Keep the stay within the temporary visa purpose and duration.
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 Temporary Business or Professional Visa route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Temporary Business or Professional Visa.
Portal Unico, Government of Cabo Verde · verified
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Frequently asked questions
What does the temporary visa cover?+
GOV.CV lists cultural trips, business missions, short-term professional activities, medical treatment, family visits and other valid reasons.
How long can the multiple-entry temporary visa cover?+
GOV.CV says it allows several entries and a total stay of 90 days over one year from the date of issuance.
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