Cape Verde•AfricaRemote Working Program Visa (Programa de Trabalho Remoto)
At a Glance
2 weeks
EUR €54
6 months
Renewable
Renewal
Renewable
Family
Dependents allowed
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
No job offer needed
Work
Remote work OK
Overview
6-month renewable visa (up to 1 year) for remote workers and digital nomads earning EUR 1,500+/month, with foreign-income tax exemption while in Cabo Verde.
Cabo Verde's Remote Working Program launched in December 2020 as one of Africa's first dedicated digital nomad routes, created to leverage the islands' stability and connectivity for location-independent professionals. It grants a temporary stay for self-employed workers and remote employees earning outside the archipelago.
The permit runs for six months and is renewable once, capping the total stay at one year. Applicants pay a EUR 20 visa fee plus a EUR 34 airport security tax on arrival, and must show an average bank balance of EUR 1,500 per month (EUR 2,700 for families). Health insurance and accommodation proof are mandatory, and foreign income is tax-exempt while in country.
This visa is ideal for freelancers, remote employees and digital entrepreneurs from Europe, North America, CPLP or ECOWAS countries seeking a tropical, English-friendly base for six months to a year.
Cost Breakdown
Stay & Extensions
| Initial grant | 6 months |
Eligible Nationalities (68)
Andorra
Albania
Armenia
Angola
Austria
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Belgium
Bulgaria
Brazil
Belarus
Canada
Switzerland
Cyprus
Czechia
Germany
Denmark
Estonia
Spain
Finland
France
United Kingdom
Georgia
Greece
CroatiaRequirements
PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS
Average bank balance of EUR 1,500/month for the last 6 months (EUR 2,700 for families)
Self-employed or employed by a business registered outside Cabo Verde
Citizen of Europe, North America, CPLP or ECOWAS countries
Valid passport with at least 6 months remaining validity
Health insurance with evacuation and repatriation coverage
Booking confirmation or rental agreement for accommodation in Cabo Verde
Police clearance certificate from country of residence
KEY CRITERIA
Min. Income
18,000 EUR/yr
Min. Savings
9,000 EUR
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity)
Passport photos
Proof of remote income (employment contract or business registration outside Cabo Verde)
Bank statements for the last 6 months showing required average balance
Health insurance covering the stay with evacuation/repatriation
Booking confirmation or rental agreement in Cabo Verde
Police clearance certificate from country of residence
Return ticket
Advantages & Considerations
Key Benefits
- Foreign income earned during the stay is tax-exempt in Cabo Verde
- Low entry cost: EUR 20 visa fee plus EUR 34 airport security tax
- Six-month permit, renewable once for a total stay of one year
- Modest income bar: EUR 1,500/month average balance (EUR 2,700 family)
- Self-employed and remote employees both accepted; no local job required
- Family members can accompany the main applicant
- Online application via the official Remote Working program portal
Worth Knowing
- Total stay capped at one year — no path to long-term residency or PR
- Open only to citizens of Europe, North America, CPLP or ECOWAS states
- Income must come from outside Cabo Verde; no local employment allowed
- Health insurance and accommodation proof are mandatory before arrival
- Status is temporary residency, not tax residency in Cabo Verde
- Citizens outside Europe, North America, CPLP and ECOWAS are not qualifying
- Applicants without the EUR 1,500/month (EUR 2,700 family) balance cannot apply
Application Process
Verify qualification
Confirm remote work status with foreign employer/clients
Gather documentation
Collect employment contracts, bank statements showing remote income
Complete remote working visa application
Fill out visa application form specifying remote work status
Submit application
Apply at Cape Verde embassy or consulate
Pay visa fee
Pay 25 EUR visa application fee
Register on EASE platform
Complete EASE pre-registration and pay Airport Security Tax
Receive remote working visa
Collect approved 6-month remote working visa
Application Forms
| Remote Working Visa Application Form | — |
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