Cape Verde Digital Nomad Visa
Cape Verde's Remote Working Program lets remote workers from Europe, the Americas and several regional blocs live on the islands for up to a year, needing only about €1,500 in average savings rather than a monthly income.
An Atlantic-island option that gates on a savings balance (about €1,500 average over six months, €2,700 for a family) rather than monthly income, which makes it one of the more accessible programs. Granted for six months and renewable once. Foreign income generally isn't taxed by Cape Verde, since the visa doesn't make you a tax resident. [Source: Cabo Verde (Turismo de Cabo Verde) ↗]
Updated: Still active in 2026 via the official tourism portal (the old remoteworking.cv domain is dead); fees are about €54 total.
Key requirements
- Show a ~€1,500 average bank balance over 6 months (€2,700 for a family)
- Remote income from outside Cape Verde
- Valid health/travel insurance with evacuation cover
- Be a citizen of a European, North American, CPLP or ECOWAS country
Before you apply
Cape Verde requires private health insurance for the application. A nomad policy (like SafetyWing or Genki) meets the requirement and covers you abroad.
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How much income do you need for the Cape Verde digital nomad visa?
Cape Verde doesn't set a monthly income minimum — it's savings-based, requiring about $1,600 in the bank.
Who can apply for the Cape Verde nomad visa?
Citizens of Europe, North America, CPLP (Lusophone) and ECOWAS countries. It's for people working remotely (employed, freelance, business) for clients or employers outside Cape Verde. Family can be included (A family group needs about €2,700 average bank balance instead of €1,500).
How long is the Cape Verde nomad visa valid?
It's granted for 6 months, renewable up to 1 years total. Processing typically takes ~2 weeks.
Do you pay tax in Cape Verde as a digital nomad?
The visa grants residency but not tax residency, so foreign income is generally tax-free in Cape Verde; the 183-day rule exists in law, so confirm with a professional.
Do you need health insurance for the Cape Verde nomad visa?
Yes. Cape Verde requires private health insurance covering your stay. Nomad policies like SafetyWing or Genki are built for this.
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Visa rules and income thresholds change and can vary by consulate. Confirm the current requirements with Cabo Verde (Turismo de Cabo Verde) before applying. This page is general information, not legal advice.