Cabo Verde · Retire or live on savings
Cabo Verde Retiree permanent residence
Permanent residence permit for retired foreigners
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Key facts
Retiree permanent residence is a retire or live on savings route for Cabo Verde. Checked 2026-10-10 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)Permanent residence permit fee for a retired foreigner.
RenewalRenewable
The permit has no end date, but the residence card must be renewed every 5 years.
Imprensa Nacional de Cabo Verde, Boletim Oficial I Série n.º 51Imprensa Nacional de Cabo Verde, Boletim Oficial I Série n.º 38
Permanent residenceConditions
Retirees can apply for permanent residence directly, without first holding a temporary permit for 5 years. You must show means of support, accommodation and no prison sentence over one year.
Imprensa Nacional de Cabo Verde, Boletim Oficial I Série n.º 51Imprensa Nacional de Cabo Verde, Boletim Oficial I Série n.º 38
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 residence application within 90 days.
Imprensa Nacional de Cabo Verde, Boletim Oficial I Série n.º 51
Presence rulesStay rule
A permanent permit can be cancelled if you stay away for 24 months within any 4 years without good reason.
Imprensa Nacional de Cabo Verde, Boletim Oficial I Série n.º 51
What you'll need
Who can apply1
- The applicant is a foreigner who has retired and wants to settle in Cabo Verde.
What you must show1
- Permit fee of CVE 6,400 (≈ $65).
Documents5
- A declaration of the retirement pension issued by the competent bodies.
- Proof of means to settle in Cabo Verde.
- A declaration to cover medical care and medicine costs in case of illness.
- A criminal record certificate from the country of origin and a valid passport.
- A declaration committing to respect the laws and customs of the country.
Steps1
- Apply through the e-Residência portal.
After you arrive1
- Permanent residence has no expiry date.
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
Full official text
Permanent residence permit for a foreigner who has retired and wants to settle in Cabo Verde, backed by a pension declaration and proof of means. 1 2
What you must show and pay
- A fee of CVE 6,400 (≈ $65) · Permanent residence permit fee for a retired foreigner. 1
Requirements
- The applicant is a foreigner who has retired and wants to settle in Cabo Verde. 1
- Permit fee of CVE 6,400 (≈ $65). 1
- A declaration of the retirement pension issued by the competent bodies. 1
- Proof of means to settle in Cabo Verde. 1
- A declaration to cover medical care and medicine costs in case of illness. 1
- A criminal record certificate from the country of origin and a valid passport. 1
- A declaration committing to respect the laws and customs of the country. 1
- Apply through the e-Residência portal. 1
- Permanent residence has no expiry date. 2
Stay
- The permanent residence permit has no expiry date.
Nationality
Foreign nationals; the permit fee is lower for CPLP nationals and Senegal.
Official sources
- Permanent residence permit: retired foreigner · Polícia Nacional, e-Residência portal, Government of Cabo Verde · checked 2026-10-12
- 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
- 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
- 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
Retiree permanent residence and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retiree permanent residence | – | – | – |
| Own-means residence card Morocco | – | 10 yr, renewable | – |
| PR · Financially independent South Africa | Needs assets of ZAR 12M+ ≈ $725k | – | – |
| Retired non-citizen permit Mauritius | Needs income of $2,000+ a month | 10 yr, renewable | No |
| Class K · Ordinary resident Kenya | Needs income of $24k+ a year | 5 yr, renewable | No |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Retiree permanent residence?
A fee of CVE 6,400 (≈ $65). Permanent residence permit fee for a retired foreigner.
How long can I stay on the Retiree permanent residence?
The permanent residence permit has no expiry date.
How long does the Retiree permanent residence take to process?
The law requires a decision on a residence application within 90 days.
Does the Retiree permanent residence lead to permanent residence in Cabo Verde?
Retirees can apply for permanent residence directly, without first holding a temporary permit for 5 years. The general rule for citizenship is 5 years of residence.
How are Retiree permanent residence holders taxed in Cabo Verde?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Retiree permanent residence. 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 2026-10-10 against 5 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
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- Permanent residence permit: retired foreigner · Polícia Nacional, e-Residência portal, Government of Cabo Verde · checked 2026-10-12
- 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
- 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
- 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
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