🇨🇻Cabo Verde Visa for São Tomé and Príncipe Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

Visto Diplomático, Oficial ou de Cortesia (Diplomatic / Official / Courtesy Visa)

Issued to holders of diplomatic, official, or service passports, and to persons traveling at the invitation of Cabo Verdean authorities.

Must be used within 90 days of issuance. Allows stays of up to 30 days per entry with multiple entries possible during the 90-day validity window. Holders of diplomatic and service passports of any country are generally exempt from prior visa requirements per Despacho n.º 244/GMAI/2025.

Visto Temporário - Cultural (Temporary Visa: Cultural)

For cultural trips, artistic residencies, and participation in cultural events in Cabo Verde.

Sub-category of the Visto Temporário. Must be used within 180 days of issuance. Multiple-entry variant allows 90 days total over one year. Application via portalconsular.mnec.gov.cv.

Visto Temporário - Tratamento Médico (Temporary Visa: Medical Treatment)

For foreign nationals travelling to Cabo Verde to receive medical treatment.

Sub-category of the Visto Temporário. Must be used within 180 days of issuance. Application via portalconsular.mnec.gov.cv.

Visto Temporário - Visita Familiar (Temporary Visa: Family Visit)

For foreign nationals visiting family members residing in Cabo Verde on a short-term basis.

Sub-category of the Visto Temporário. Multiple-entry variant allows 90 days total within one year. Application via portalconsular.mnec.gov.cv.

Visto Temporário - Trabalho Qualificado / Atividade Profissional (Temporary Visa: Short-term Work / Professional Activity)

For short-term qualified or professional work not exceeding one year - including artistic and sporting activities, technical assignments and teaching roles - that does not require establishing permanent residence.

Sub-category of the Visto Temporário, distinct from the permanent-employment Visto de Residência - Trabalho. Per the Alta Autoridade para a Imigração (AAI) official page, the Temporary Visa covers cultural trips, business missions, professional activities, artistic/sports work, technical positions, teaching roles and qualified work not exceeding one year. Single-entry variant permits stays up to 180 days; multiple-entry variant allows 90 days total within one year. Must be used within 180 days of issuance. Application via portalconsular.mnec.gov.cv; also described at aai.gov.cv/imigrantes/entrada-permanencia-e-saida-de-cabo-verde/vistos.

Visto de Residência - Trabalho (Residence Visa: Employment)

For foreign nationals intending to take up professional employment and establish permanent residence in Cabo Verde.

Sub-category of the Visto de Residência. Allows the holder to remain for 6 months, extendable until a final decision is made on the residence permit application. Must obtain a full Autorização de Residência after arrival. Application via portalconsular.mnec.gov.cv.

Visto de Residência - Investimento (Residence Visa: Investment)

For foreign nationals intending to carry out investment or economically relevant activities and establish residence in Cabo Verde.

Sub-category of the Visto de Residência. Grants 6-month stay extendable pending residence permit decision. Related to the Green Card (real estate investment, min EUR 80,000–120,000) and Autorização de Residência for investment activity. Application via portalconsular.mnec.gov.cv and e-portaldef.gov.cv.

Visto de Residência - Estudante (Residence Visa: Studies)

For foreign nationals enrolling in higher education or courses lasting more than one year in Cabo Verde.

Sub-category of the Visto de Residência. Applies to study programs lasting over one year. Grants a 6-month stay extendable pending residence permit decision. Application via portalconsular.mnec.gov.cv.

Visto de Residência - Reagrupamento Familiar (Residence Visa: Family Reunification)

For foreign nationals joining family members who are legally resident in Cabo Verde.

Sub-category of the Visto de Residência for permanent family reunification. Grants a 6-month stay extendable pending residence permit decision. Application via portalconsular.mnec.gov.cv.

Visto Nómadas Digitais (Digital Nomad Visa)

For persons who work remotely for a company or entity located outside Cabo Verde and wish to reside in the country.

Listed on the official National Police / e-Residência portal (e-portaldef.gov.cv). Required documents include: passport, criminal record from country of origin, proof of remote employment/contract with employer outside Cabo Verde, proof of income, proof of accommodation in Cabo Verde, and a medical certificate. The application portal was listed as 'Em manutenção' (under maintenance) as of June 2026. No income threshold, duration of stay, or fee stated on the official page.