Cape Verde
Cape Verde — Remote Working Program (Temporary Remote / Tourism Visa)
Cabo Verde’s Remote Working Program in 2026 offers a temporary work/tourism visa for remote and self-employed people, commonly issued for six months with a further six-month renewal pathway, with modest government fees and an emphasis on insurance, lodging, and solvency documentation.
Key requirements
We do not hard-code a bank-balance number because programme PDFs and consular practice evolve; prepare at least several months of bank statements and employer/client contracts.
- Minimum income (model)Not set in data
- SavingsNot modeled as required
- Accepted income typesRemote salary, Freelance income, Passive income
- Remote work allowedYes
- Local employment allowedNo
- Health insuranceUsually required
- Criminal record checkUsually required
- Accommodation proofUsually required
- Bank accountNot flagged in model
- Processing (rough)Often ~2 weeks (online programme portal)
Citizenship & nationality
The programme is operated alongside Visit Cabo Verde / programme administrators and targets self-employed and remote workers who can live on the islands without entering the local labour market. Marketing materials highlight income-tax relief for qualifying remote workers — validate each year’s legal notice.
- •Standard marketing terms reference a 6-month visa with one renewal for another 6 months (12 months total potential stay) before you must reassess status.
- •Official fee pages commonly cite a €20 visa charge plus a €34 airport fee on arrival (amounts can be updated seasonally).
- •Expect passport validity rules, proof of remote income, comprehensive insurance, accommodation evidence, and background documentation per the downloadable checklist on the programme site.
- •Community hubs and co-working networks are part of the soft infrastructure, but immigration compliance still rests on your permit conditions.
Download the current “required documents” PDF from https://www.remoteworkingcaboverde.com/ and cross-check eligibility for your nationality before paying fees.
How our tool models it
Broad nationality access (in our model)
We do not model specific exclusions for this pathway yet. Always confirm with official guidance.
Best for
- •Remote workers who want a clear digital-nomad-style pathway
- •Remote employment or freelance income from outside the host country
Long-term path
- Permanent residence: No
- Citizenship: No
This is explicitly a temporary remote/tourism-style route; after the maximum programme stay you would need a different visa basis to remain.
Practical difficulty
easy
Indicative only — depends on documents, timing, and policy updates.
Easy reflects a purpose-built online route with moderate fees, provided you upload a complete bundle on the first try.
Note
Government pages state remote workers under the programme can be exempt from Cabo Verde income tax on qualifying foreign-source income — reconfirm annually with official tax notices.
Last reviewed (content freshness): 2026-04-18
Visa rules can change. Always verify details with official immigration sources before applying.