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Cape Verde Temporary Residence for Higher Education Study

15 facts quoted from the official source

For a foreign national admitted and enrolled at a recognised higher-education institution in Cabo Verde.

Income required
—
Means required · no figure published
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
6
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

6 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Admission or enrolment at an education institutionThe student must present proof of enrolment.
  • Character, security and admissibilityThe applicant must not be within an entry-prohibition period following expulsion.
  • Financial means and repatriationThe applicant must have means of subsistence in Cabo Verde.
  • Tuition and course costsThe student must present proof of payment of the tuition required by the institution.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Accommodation and registrationThe applicant must have accommodation.
  • Passport or travel documentThe residence application must include a travel document valid for entry to and exit from Cabo Verde.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summarytenha sido admitido num estabelecimento de ensino superior reconhecido
  • Initial Permit YearsA temporary residence permit is valid for two years from issue.
  • Official source basistenha sido admitido num estabelecimento de ensino superior reconhecido
  • Presence In Cabo Verde RequiredThe applicant must be present in national territory.
  • Report summarytenha sido admitido num estabelecimento de ensino superior reconhecido
  • Residence Visa RequiredThe general cumulative requirements for temporary residence include possession of a residence visa.
  • Tax Identification Number RequiredThe applicant must hold a tax identification number.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
2 proven from the official source.
  • Duration and validityThe residence visa study purpose applies to a higher-education cycle lasting more than one year.via portalconsular.mnec.gov.cv
  • Renewal and extensionA temporary residence permit is renewable for successive two-year periods.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Cape Verde?
The official source states: For a foreign national admitted and enrolled at a recognised higher-education institution in Cabo Verde.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: The applicant must have means of subsistence in Cabo Verde. It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.
03Do I need to show accommodation in Cape Verde?
The official source states: The applicant must have accommodation.

Every answer is quoted from the official aai.gov.cv page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 15 points against the official source; 15 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source aai.gov.cvLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Cape Verde government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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