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🇨🇻 Remote Working Cabo Verde
Cape Verde digital nomad visa for Americans
The Remote Working Cabo Verde lets you live in Cape Verde while you keep working for clients or an employer outside the country. Income needed: €1,500 avg bank balance over 6 months (solo); €2,700 family. Length: 6 months.
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The visa in numbers
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Requirements and details
| 🛂 Visa | Remote Working Cabo Verde |
| 💵 Income needed | €1,500 avg bank balance over 6 months (solo); €2,700 family → a savings test, not income |
| 💳 Fees | ~€60 |
| ⏳ How long it lasts | 6 months |
| 🔁 Renewal | Once (+6 mo) |
| 📍 Where you apply | Online |
| 📆 Time you must spend there | None |
| 🏠 Path to permanent residency | No |
| 🧾 Tax | Foreign income not taxed under the program 🟢 Friendly · Worldwide, with relief for newcomers · top rate 27.5% |
| 📝 Good to know | Only for citizens of Europe, North America, CPLP, and ECOWAS |
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Data last updated · Source: Curated immigration research (confidence: medium)
Cape Verde nomad visa: common questions
How much income do I need for Cape Verde's digital nomad visa?
€1,500 avg bank balance over 6 months (solo); €2,700 family → a savings test, not income.
How long does the Remote Working Cabo Verde last, and can I renew it?
6 months. Renewal: Once (+6 mo).
Where do I apply?
Online.
What documents do I need?
Passport, 6-mo bank statements (€1, 500 avg), insurance incl. evacuation, accommodation. Requirements vary by consulate, so check the current list before you book an appointment.
Can it lead to permanent residency in Cape Verde?
No.
Will I pay tax in Cape Verde as a digital nomad?
Foreign income not taxed under the program. As an American you also stay taxable by the IRS on your worldwide income wherever you live; the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion and foreign tax credits usually stop you paying twice. Compare taxes abroad for Americans.