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Temporary Family or Medical Visit Visa
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Temporary visa for family visits, medical treatment or other valid temporary reasons.
- Processing time
- Apply online through GOV.CV or the official app where available. Processing depends on the purpose and completeness of the file.
- Government fees
- GOV.CV lists a visa cost of 4,898 CVE; confirm the current tariff before filing.
- Typical duration
- Ordinary temporary visa: up to 180 days. Multiple-entry temporary visa: total stay of 90 days over one year. The visa must be used within 180 days after issuance.
- Sponsorship required
- Yes
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
In short
As of 1 August 2026, the Temporary Family or Medical Visit Visa for Republic of Cabo Verde is a sponsor-led Cabo Verde immigration route. Sources: official Republic of Cabo Verde government pages, reviewed 1 August 2026.
Cite this: https://visaatlas.org/visas/cabo-verde/temporary-family-medical-visa#answer
What is the Temporary Family or Medical Visit Visa in Republic of Cabo Verde?
Temporary Family or Medical Visit Visa is a sponsor-led Cabo Verde route. Indicative government fees are GOV.CV lists a visa cost of 4,898 CVE; confirm the current tariff before filing; indicative processing time is Apply online through GOV.CV or the official app where available. Processing depends on the purpose and completeness of the file; typical duration is Ordinary temporary visa: up to 180 days. Multiple-entry temporary visa: total stay of 90 days over one year. The visa must be used within 180 days after issuance. This route does not lead to permanent residence.
Verified against Portal Unico, Government of Cabo Verde on 27 June 2026.
Overview
The GOV.CV temporary visa framework includes medical treatment, family visits and other valid reasons alongside business, cultural and short-term professional purposes. The ordinary temporary visa allows a stay of up to 180 days, while the multiple-entry version allows several entries and a total stay of 90 days over one year. This is a temporary stay route, distinct from the residence visa for family reunification with residents.
Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓The purpose is a family visit, medical treatment or another valid temporary reason.Portal Unico, Government of Cabo Verde ↗
- ✓The applicant does not intend to establish habitual residence in Cabo Verde.Portal Unico, Government of Cabo Verde ↗
- ✓The 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 is joining a resident for family reunification and should use the residence visa path.Portal Unico, Government of Cabo Verde ↗
- !No evidence of the family, medical or other temporary purpose.Portal Unico, Government of Cabo Verde ↗
- !The stay pattern exceeds the 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 ↗
- ·Family invitation, relationship evidence, medical-treatment evidence or other purpose documents.Portal Unico, Government of Cabo Verde ↗
- ·Travel, accommodation and means evidence requested by the official channel.Portal Unico, Government of Cabo Verde ↗
- ·Visa application and payment confirmation.Portal Unico, Government of Cabo Verde ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm whether the case is a temporary visit or a residence/family reunification case.
Build the evidence pack
Prepare evidence of the family, medical or other valid temporary reason.
Submit through the official channel
Submit the temporary visa request through GOV.CV.
After approval
Leave or switch to the correct residence process before the temporary stay expires.
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 Family or Medical Visit Visa route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Temporary Family or Medical Visit Visa.
Portal Unico, Government of Cabo Verde · verified
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Frequently asked questions
Can family visits use the temporary visa?+
Yes. GOV.CV lists family visits among the reasons for a temporary visa.
Is this the same as family reunification residence?+
No. Family reunification with residents is listed under the residence visa for people intending habitual residence.
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Primary source: Portal Unico, Government of Cabo Verde
Last checked: 27 June 2026