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Emigrate to Cabo Verde: Visa Programs, Requirements & Costs (2026)

Key Takeaway

Complete guide to emigrating to Cabo Verde in 2026. Compare 3 visa programs including Employment Permit, Investment Residence Permit, Digital Nomad Visa

By Where to Emigrate Research Team | Updated March 2026 | Reviewed by immigration data analysts

Cabo Verde at a Glance

Visa Programs
3
Processing Time
1–12 weeks
Min Income (EUR)
€800/mo
Language
Portuguese (limited English)
Path to PR
5 years
Quality of Life
5/10
Cost of Living (Single/mo)
€905/mo

Cabo Verde offers 3 distinct visa pathways for skilled workers and migrants in 2026. Located in West Africa, processing times range from 1–3 months. The country scores a quality of life index of 5/10 and a safety score of 6/10. Monthly living costs for a single person range from €905–€905 depending on the city. The primary language is Portuguese with English friendliness rated 3/10. Permanent residency is achievable in as few as 5 years. Top-scoring professions for immigration include Software Engineer (6.0/10), Nurse (5.8/10), Civil Engineer (5.8/10). Overall migration friendliness is rated 7/10.

Visa Programs

ProgramMin IncomeMin SavingsLanguageProcessingPath to PRCitizenship
Employment Permit€800/yr salary€2,500Portuguese (Professional proficiency)4–6 weeks5 years5 years
Investment Residence Permit€60,000Portuguese (Basic proficiency)8–12 weeks5 years5 years
Digital Nomad Visa€1,500/monthly, €1,500/yr salary€5,000Portuguese (Basic communication)1–1 weeks5 years5 years

Financial Requirements

Employment Permit

€800/year minimum salary | €2,500 minimum savings/investment

Employment-based residency for skilled workers with local sponsors

Investment Residence Permit

€60,000 minimum savings/investment

Investment-based residency requiring €60,000+ investment in real estate or business

Digital Nomad Visa

€1,500/monthly minimum income | €1,500/year minimum salary | €5,000 minimum savings/investment

6-month renewable visa for remote workers and digital nomads

Cost of Living

Praia
Single (monthly)€905
Family (monthly)€2,100
Rent 1BR (center)€320
Groceries€220
Transport pass€35

Top Professions for Emigrating

ProfessionScoreEst. Net Monthly
Software Engineer6.0/10€2,200/mo
Nurse (license req.)5.8/10€1,500/mo
Civil Engineer (license req.)5.8/10€1,800/mo
Accountant5.8/10€1,600/mo
Teacher5.6/10€1,200/mo

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