Category: Retirement Visa
Overview: The Cabo Verde Retirement Visa (Long-Term Residence for Pensioners) allows foreign retirees to live in the scenic archipelago, enjoying a stable climate and relaxed lifestyle. Requires proof of stable passive income and health insurance for a long-term stay.
Eligibility: Applicants must prove stable pension or passive income, have valid health insurance, a clean criminal record, and sufficient funds for self-subsistence without working in Cabo Verde.
Processing Time: ~90 days
Visa Duration: 12 months
Renewable: Yes
Work Authorisation: Not permitted
Remote Work Allowed: No
Dependants Allowed: No
Path to Residency: Yes
Path to Citizenship: Yes
Sponsor Required: No
Official Government Page: https://portoncv.gov.cv/portal/page/portal/PORTONCV/servicos_online/e-migrante/e_migrante
Summary: Allows retirees with stable passive income to reside in Cabo Verde. Key eligibility includes proving financial self-sufficiency & health insurance. Benefit: long-term stay in a tropical climate with a lower cost of living.