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Obtaining Cape Verdean residency

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Obtaining citizenship of Cape Verde

There are two types of visas for residence in Cape Verde:

Permanent;
Temporary

It is not easy to get a permanent residence visa in Cape Verde. It is valid for up to 5 years, after which it will need to be renewed. A temporary residence visa in Cape Verde must be renewed every 12 months.

A residence visa is granted to foreigners who intend to settle in Cape Verde for one of the following purposes:

Implementation of professional activities
Carrying out investment activities
For the purpose of studies lasting more than 1 year (for university students)
For purposes of family reunification with a foreign resident (spouses, minor children, adopted minors or dependents).

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The procedure for obtaining Residencia

A residence permit that exceeds the validity of the visa requires a Residencia document.

To obtain a Residencia, a foreigner must submit the following documents:

A visa application form that can be obtained at the police station;
Confirmation of financial capability;
A certificate from the local city hall stating that you have lived in this city for at least six months;
Certificate from the country of origin, translated into Portuguese and notarized (i.e., no criminal record, etc.);
Two references from Cape Verde – one from the public order police and one from the judicial police;
Health certificate from the Cape Verde Department of Health;
Lease agreement for residence or confirmation of ownership of real estate;
A copy of your passport (all pages), which must contain a "permanent" visa stamp, which is a confirmation of a six-month stay in the country;
Two recent passport photos.

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The official procedure for obtaining a Residencia, i.e. the processing of all submitted documents, can take up to two years. If you are an entrepreneur, you can register your company already during the process. However, for lower tax rates, a special import license is required, which again depends on the Residencia.

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Residencia extension procedure

To extend your Residencia, you need to go to the nearest police station and apply for an extension of your residence permit.

Is dual citizenship allowed in Cape Verde?

Yes, dual citizenship is allowed in Cape Verde.

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Obtaining citizenship of Cape Verde

1. Citizenship by birth

Persons belonging to one of the following categories are granted Cape Verdean citizenship by birth:

have at least one parent with Cape Verdean citizenship and no other citizenship;
born to parents who moved to Cape Verde;
born stateless in Cape Verde.

2. Citizenship by adoption

Minors adopted by Cape Verdean citizens acquire citizenship by adoption.

3. Citizenship by origin

Minor children of a parent who has acquired Cape Verdean citizenship are also granted citizenship.
Those born abroad to Cape Verdean parents or Cape Verdean grandparents are eligible for Cape Verdean citizenship.

4. Citizenship by naturalization

Persons who meet the following requirements may apply for naturalization:

have lived in Cape Verde for at least 5 years (the requirement may be waived for those making significant investments in Cape Verde);
are considered to be of legal age or emancipated under the laws of Cape Verde;
have moral and civil compliance;
are able to provide for themselves.

5. Citizenship by marriage

Persons who are married to a Cape Verdean spouse can obtain citizenship by declaring it at the time of marriage.

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Necessary documents for obtaining citizenship by marriage:

Application-appeal to the registrar of the Central Register indicating the identity of the applicant and the reason for submitting the application
Marriage certificate
If the marriage is concluded outside the country, the marriage certificate must be recorded in the Central Register
Birth certificate of the applicant
Birth certificate of the spouse
Photocopy of passport
Certificate of criminal record from the country of residence.

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Necessary documents for obtaining citizenship by naturalization:

A photocopy of the residence permit
Application to the Ministry of Justice for the purpose of requesting citizenship
A document confirming income
Photocopy of passport – pages containing personal identification and stamps on entry and exit from the country and visa
If you are a male citizen, proof of military service or discharge from military service from your country of origin (confirmed by the embassy or consulate)
Certificate of clean record issued in Cape Verde (or any other country, not more than 6 months ago)
Criminal record certificate issued in the country of origin
Birth certificate issued in the country of origin and recognized by the Embassy or Consulate of Cape Verde
SEF declaration to confirm residence in the country for at least 5 years
Written proof, which is attached to the application, that the applicant is not on duty in another state – presentation of documents by the consular service of the country of origin.

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