Cabo Verde · Spouse visas
Cabo Verde Spouse of a resident
Residence permit for family reunification with a resident foreigner
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Key facts
Spouse of a resident is a spouse visas route for Cabo Verde. Checked 2026-10-11 against the official source.
- Government fees
- CVE 6,400 ≈ $65
- Processing
- Up to 90 days
Cost, time and long term
To apply: government fee CVE 6,400 ≈ $65; decision: up to 90 days. No lawyer or agent fee is included.
Government feesCVE 6,400 ≈ $65
- CVE 6,400 (≈ $65)Residence permit fee for nationalities other than CPLP countries; CVE 1,400 (≈ $14) for CPLP nationals and CVE 1,700 (≈ $17) for Senegal.
RenewalRenewable
The permit lasts as long as the resident's permit. Family of a permanent resident get a 2-year permit that can be renewed for equal periods.
Imprensa Nacional de Cabo Verde, Boletim Oficial I Série n.º 51
Permanent residenceAfter 5 years of residence
After 5 years on temporary residence permits you can apply for a permanent permit with no end date. You need means of support, accommodation, knowledge of the national and official language, and no prison sentence over one year.
Imprensa Nacional de Cabo Verde, Boletim Oficial I Série n.º 51Polícia Nacional, e-Residência portal, Government of Cabo Verde
CitizenshipGeneral rule: 5 years of residence
A foreigner who normally lives in Cabo Verde for at least 5 years can be granted nationality by naturalisation, if of good moral and civic standing and able to support themselves.
Government of Cabo Verde, AAI immigrant portalEmbassy of Cabo Verde in the United States
ProcessingUp to 90 days
The law requires a decision on a first permit within 90 days of a complete application, and on a renewal within 45 days.
Imprensa Nacional de Cabo Verde, Boletim Oficial I Série n.º 51Imprensa Nacional de Cabo Verde, Boletim Oficial I Série n.º 38
Where to applyAbroad or in-country
Family members abroad get a residence visa first. Those already legally in Cabo Verde can apply there.
Imprensa Nacional de Cabo Verde, Boletim Oficial I Série n.º 51
Presence rulesAway max 90 days
A temporary permit can be cancelled if you stay away for six consecutive months without good reason. Tell the immigration directorate within 8 days if you are away for more than 90 days.
Imprensa Nacional de Cabo Verde, Boletim Oficial I Série n.º 51
What you'll need
Who can apply2
- The applicant is the spouse, a minor child, a child dependent on the couple or an adopted minor of a foreigner holding a valid residence permit.
- The resident has accommodation and means of subsistence for the family.
What you must show1
- Residence permit fee of CVE 6,400 (≈ $65) for nationalities other than CPLP countries and Senegal.
Documents3
- Documents proving the family relationship and the conditions for family reunification, and the family members' travel documents.
- A valid passport, proof of means of subsistence and proof of accommodation.
- A criminal record certificate, a medical certificate and an international vaccination certificate.
Steps1
- Apply through the e-Residência portal.
After you arrive1
- The permit lasts as long as the resident's permit; for the family of a permanent resident it is valid for two years and renewable.
What happens at day 183
How Cabo Verde decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Tax residence
- More than 183 days in any twelve-month periodA person present in Cabo Verde for more than 183 days, consecutive or interrupted, in any twelve-month period of the year is resident.
- Foreign-source income
Residents are taxed on worldwide income and non-residents on Cabo Verde income.
All tax rules for Cabo Verde Tax records checked
What you need to arrange
- Accommodation
The resident has accommodation and means of subsistence for the family
- Police certificate and civil documents
A criminal record certificate, a medical certificate and an international vaccination certificate
Taken from this route's requirements above. The authority's own list is the one that counts.
Full official text
Residence permit for the spouse, minor children and adopted minors of a foreigner who holds a valid residence permit in Cabo Verde. 1 2
What you must show and pay
- A fee of CVE 6,400 (≈ $65) · Residence permit fee for nationalities other than CPLP countries; CVE 1,400 (≈ $14) for CPLP nationals and CVE 1,700 (≈ $17) for Senegal. 1
Requirements
- The applicant is the spouse, a minor child, a child dependent on the couple or an adopted minor of a foreigner holding a valid residence permit. 2 1
- The resident has accommodation and means of subsistence for the family. 2
- Residence permit fee of CVE 6,400 (≈ $65) for nationalities other than CPLP countries and Senegal. 1
- Documents proving the family relationship and the conditions for family reunification, and the family members' travel documents. 2
- A valid passport, proof of means of subsistence and proof of accommodation. 1
- A criminal record certificate, a medical certificate and an international vaccination certificate. 1
- Apply through the e-Residência portal. 1
- The permit lasts as long as the resident's permit; for the family of a permanent resident it is valid for two years and renewable. 2
Stay
- The family member's permit has the same duration as the resident's permit; for the family of a permanent resident it is valid for two years and renewable.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
Nationality
Foreign nationals; the permit fee is lower for CPLP nationals and Senegal.
Family
Spouse, minor children and adopted minors.
Official sources
- Temporary residence permit: family reunification · Polícia Nacional, e-Residência portal, Government of Cabo Verde · checked 2026-10-11
- Lei n.º 27/X/2023 amending Law 66/VIII/2014 on entry, stay, exit and expulsion of foreigners · Imprensa Nacional de Cabo Verde, Boletim Oficial I Série n.º 51 · checked 2026-10-12 · published 2023-05-08
- Permanent residence permit: holder of a temporary permit for at least 5 years · Polícia Nacional, e-Residência portal, Government of Cabo Verde · checked 2026-10-12
- Cabo Verdean nationality · Government of Cabo Verde, AAI immigrant portal · checked 2026-10-11
- Cape Verdean Citizenship · Embassy of Cabo Verde in the United States · checked 2026-10-11
- Decreto-Lei n.º 13/2025 (second amendment to Decree-Law 2/2015) · Imprensa Nacional de Cabo Verde, Boletim Oficial I Série n.º 38 · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2025-05-15
Spouse of a resident and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spouse of a resident | – | – | – |
| Spouse of a citizen Morocco | – | – | – |
| Spouse of a citizen South Africa | – | – | Limited |
| Spouse of a citizen Mauritius | – | 2 yr | – |
| Spouse of a citizen Kenya | – | – | – |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Spouse of a resident?
A fee of CVE 6,400 (≈ $65). Residence permit fee for nationalities other than CPLP countries; CVE 1,400 (≈ $14) for CPLP nationals and CVE 1,700 (≈ $17) for Senegal.
How long can I stay on the Spouse of a resident?
The family member's permit has the same duration as the resident's permit; for the family of a permanent resident it is valid for two years and renewable.
How long does the Spouse of a resident take to process?
The law requires a decision on a first permit within 90 days of a complete application, and on a renewal within 45 days.
Can I bring my family on the Spouse of a resident?
Spouse, minor children and adopted minors.
Does the Spouse of a resident lead to permanent residence in Cabo Verde?
Time on the Spouse of a resident counts toward permanent residence in Cabo Verde, which the rules allow after 5 years of residence. The general rule for citizenship is 5 years of residence.
How are Spouse of a resident holders taxed in Cabo Verde?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Spouse of a resident. The standard rules apply: Employee salary in Cabo Verde is taxed by final monthly withholding at source unless the employee opts for an annual return; under the annual regime the rates are 16.5% up to CVE 960,000, (≈ $9,730) 23.1% up to CVE 1,800,000 (≈ $18,200) and 27.5% above, after an exempt amount of CVE 220,000 (≈ $2,230). Residents are taxed on worldwide income and non-residents on Cabo Verde income.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-11 against 6 official sources. Status: partly verified; the page marks the facts an official source does not fully confirm.
Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out.
- Temporary residence permit: family reunification · Polícia Nacional, e-Residência portal, Government of Cabo Verde · checked 2026-10-11
- Lei n.º 27/X/2023 amending Law 66/VIII/2014 on entry, stay, exit and expulsion of foreigners · Imprensa Nacional de Cabo Verde, Boletim Oficial I Série n.º 51 · checked 2026-10-12
- Permanent residence permit: holder of a temporary permit for at least 5 years · Polícia Nacional, e-Residência portal, Government of Cabo Verde · checked 2026-10-12
- Cabo Verdean nationality · Government of Cabo Verde, AAI immigrant portal · checked 2026-10-11
- Cape Verdean Citizenship · Embassy of Cabo Verde in the United States · checked 2026-10-11
- Decreto-Lei n.º 13/2025 (second amendment to Decree-Law 2/2015) · Imprensa Nacional de Cabo Verde, Boletim Oficial I Série n.º 38 · checked 2026-10-11
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