Permanent Residence Permit (Autorização de Residência Permanente)

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Permanent Residence Permit (Autorização de Residência Permanente)

Skilled Migration PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa. Dependents Allowed Remote Work

At a Glance

Processing Time

4 months – 2 years

Estimated Cost

CVE CVE 1,400

Varies by filing options

Stay Duration

Indefinite

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

Yes

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote work OK

Overview

The Permanent Residence Permit in Cabo Verde is a status granted to foreign nationals who have maintained legal, continuous residence in the country, typically for a period of five years. While the term "permanent" is used, the permit itself is subject to periodic renewal requirements.

The Permanent Residence Permit is the final stage for foreign nationals seeking long-term status in Cabo Verde after five years of legal temporary residence. While it grants the right to live and work indefinitely, it remains subject to a five-year renewal cycle and requires proof of ongoing financial stability.

The application process is known for being highly bureaucratic and can take up to two years to finalize.

Stay & Extensions

Status type

Permanent / indefinite

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Five years of continuous legal residence in Cabo Verde.

Proof of financial stability (e.g., bank statements, proof of income, or business incorporation).

Clean criminal record (from both your home country and Cabo Verde).

Proof of accommodation (e.g., notarized rental agreement or property ownership).

Medical certificate (issued by the Cabo Verdean health department).

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Completed application form (obtained at police stations).

Valid passport (with all pages copied).

Certificate from the Câmara Municipal proving at least six months of residence in the municipality.

Criminal record certificates (from home country, authenticated/translated, and from Cabo Verdean authorities: POP and Polícia Judiciária).

Proof of financial means.

Medical certificate/vaccination records.

Two passport-sized photographs.

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Right to work in Cabo Verde.
Indefinite stay duration.
Qualification for family reunification.

Worth Knowing

Lengthy and bureaucratic processing time.
Requires renewal every five years despite being 'permanent'.
Fees are not standardized and vary by case.
Lack of continuous legal residence for five years.
Criminal record in home country or Cabo Verde.
Inability to prove financial stability.

Application Process

Ensure you have held a temporary residence permit for the required duration.

Obtain and complete the application form from a local police station.

Gather all required documentation (legalized and translated where necessary).

Submit the application and pay the required fees at the local police station.

The police forward the documents to Praia for processing and final approval.

Attend any required interviews or biometric data collection.

Application Forms

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