Cape Verde digital nomad visa
Remote Working Program (Cabo Verde Remote Working Program) · Africa & Middle East
Cape Verde offers the Remote Working Program for remote workers and digital nomads. The minimum income requirement is EUR 1,500 average bank balance (individual); EUR 2,700 (family), the visa is valid for 6 months (yes, renewable once for a further 6 months (~12 months total)), and the government fee is EUR 20 visa fee per person (+ EUR 34 airport security fee on arrival). Remote workers exempt from Cabo Verde income tax on foreign-sourced earnings (stated on the official page). Yes (higher EUR 2,700 bank-balance threshold applies). These figures are a dated snapshot — verify on the official government source before applying.
Source: Visit Cabo Verde (official tourism portal). Data as of June 2026.
Cape Verde nomad visa at a glance
| Item | Cape Verde |
|---|---|
| Minimum income | EUR 1,500 average bank balance (individual); EUR 2,700 (family) |
| Visa duration | 6 months |
| Renewable | Yes, renewable once for a further 6 months (~12 months total) |
| Government fee | EUR 20 visa fee per person (+ EUR 34 airport security fee on arrival) |
| Tax for nomads | Remote workers exempt from Cabo Verde income tax on foreign-sourced earnings (stated on the official page) |
| Processing time | N/A. Not specified on the official page (secondary: a few days to ~2 weeks). |
| Family / dependents | Yes (higher EUR 2,700 bank-balance threshold applies) |
Source: Visit Cabo Verde (official tourism portal). Data as of June 2026.
Income requirement
EUR 1,500 average bank balance (individual); EUR 2,700 (family). Average bank balance over the last 6 months. The official page lists 'proof of income' without a number; figures are from secondary sources.
Requirements & eligibility
Self-employed/remote worker able to work online; passport valid 6+ mo; proof of income; valid health/travel insurance; online submission; eligible nationalities (Europe, North America, CPLP, ECOWAS).
Tax for digital nomads in Cape Verde
Remote workers exempt from Cabo Verde income tax on foreign-sourced earnings (stated on the official page).
Tax is the single most variable part of nomad life. Whether you owe tax in Cape Verde depends on how long you stay (most countries treat 183+ days as tax residency), where your income arises, your citizenship, and any double-tax treaty with your home country. This is general information, not tax advice — confirm with Cape Verde's tax authority and a cross-border tax professional.
Family & dependents
Yes (higher EUR 2,700 bank-balance threshold applies).
Processing time
N/A. Not specified on the official page (secondary: a few days to ~2 weeks)..
Data quality for Cape Verde
Partly from secondary sources — verify on the official source. Verified against the official Cape Verde source. Figures are a snapshot as of June 2026; income thresholds in particular change (several are tied to local minimum or average wages and recalculated yearly). See our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income requirement for the Cape Verde digital nomad visa?
The Cape Verde Remote Working Program requires EUR 1,500 average bank balance (individual); EUR 2,700 (family). Average bank balance over the last 6 months. The official page lists 'proof of income' without a number; figures are from secondary sources. Figures are as of June 2026 and can change, so verify on the official government source.
How long is the Cape Verde digital nomad visa valid, and can I renew it?
The initial validity is 6 months. Yes, renewable once for a further 6 months (~12 months total).
How much does the Cape Verde digital nomad visa cost?
The government fee is EUR 20 visa fee per person (+ EUR 34 airport security fee on arrival). This excludes lawyer, translation, apostille and insurance costs, which vary.
Do digital nomads pay tax in Cape Verde?
Remote workers exempt from Cabo Verde income tax on foreign-sourced earnings (stated on the official page). This is general information, not tax advice — verify with Cape Verde's tax authority and your home country, because your liability depends on tax residency and where your income arises.
Can my family join me on the Cape Verde nomad visa?
Yes (higher EUR 2,700 bank-balance threshold applies)
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Last updated: 2026-06-20