Moving to Cape Verde
A little over 500 years ago, early Portuguese explorers discovered an archipelago of ten islands just off the coast of West Africa (620 km./385 miles due west of Senegal) and about halfway be
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Capital
Praia
Region
Africa (Western Africa)
Currency
CVE
Cost of Living Index
46.3
Net Monthly Salary
1235
Healthcare
Universal/Beveridge
Safety Index
N/A
Rent Index
8.8
Quality Index
N/A
Country Profile
In-depth facts & data for Cape Verde· Updated 2026-06-02
A little over 500 years ago, early Portuguese explorers discovered an archipelago of ten islands just off the coast of West Africa (620 km./385 miles due west of Senegal) and about halfway between Portugal and Brazil. Because there was inadequate water, the islands had no permanent settlements at the time. The Portugue…
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Government jobs in Cape Verde
- Cabo Verde Government Jobs · Cabo Verde public employment authority
Official Languages
Official Links
- Direção de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras Cabo Verde
Official immigration portal for visas, entry rules, and residency steps.
Newcomer Checklist
- - Confirm visa status and entry conditions before booking travel
- - Prepare temporary housing and proof of address where required
- - Set up local phone, banking, tax, and health coverage steps
- - Save emergency numbers, official portals, and scam-reporting channels
Local Services & Setup
Banking: Confirm newcomer-friendly banks locally.
Fintech: Confirm available local payment apps.
Healthcare access: Limited
Health waiting period: 90 day(s)
Emergency & Safety
Save local emergency, police, medical, embassy, and fraud-reporting contacts after arrival. Check official government portals before relying on third-party lists.
Crime index: N/A · Safety index: N/A
Settlement Funds & Financial Notes
Settlement funds guidance is being added for this country.
City-Level Cost Snapshot
| City | Single monthly | Family monthly | 1BR center |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital | €905 | €2,100 | €320 |
Who Qualifies Best
Qualification profile data is being added for this country.
Official vs Reality
Reality-check comparisons are being added for this country.
Sources & References
Country data is a planning aid. Official government sources override MigrantIQ summaries for immigration, legal, tax, health, and emergency rules.
- MigrantIQ country profile
Summary profile maintained for planning. Last updated 2026-05-07.
- World Bank and public data sources
Used for economic and country-level indicators where available.
- Numbeo and public cost datasets
Used for cost-of-living signals for Cape Verde where available.
Foreign embassies in Cape Verde
26 active diplomatic missions in our directory. Sample listings below.
- Consulate of Portugal in Espargos, Capeverde — 🇵🇹 Portugal, Espargos
- Consulate of Denmark in Mindelo, Capeverde — 🇩🇰 Denmark, Mindelo
- Consulate of France in Mindelo, Capeverde — 🇫🇷 France, Mindelo
- Consulate of Norway in Mindelo, Capeverde — 🇳🇴 Norway, Mindelo
- Consulate General of Switzerland in Praia, Capeverde — 🇨🇭 Switzerland, Praia
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Start with visa eligibility, then create a realistic budget and shortlist temporary housing. Banking setup usually follows legal arrival steps.