🛂 OVERVIEW
Country
🇨🇻 Cape Verde
Visa Name
Remote Working Program
Local Name
Programa de Trabalho Remoto
Program Type
Formal dn visa
Status
Active
Initial Duration
6 months
Max Duration
12 months
Income Requirement
EUR 1,500/mo
(~$1,615 USD)
· EUR 18,000/yr
Application Fee
$55
Tax Status
Exempt
📋 REQUIREMENTS
Health Insurance
Required
Criminal Record Check
Required
Accommodation Proof
Required
Proof of Employment
Required
Degree Required
Not required
💼 WORK RULES
Local Work Allowed
No
Freelancer Eligible
Yes
Employee Eligible
Yes
Work Permit Included
No
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Status
Exempt
Tax Regime
Foreign income exempt — temporary residency
Foreign Income Taxed
No
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Application Method
online, in country
Processing Time
14–14 days
Can Apply In-Country
Yes
Multiple Entry
Yes
Can Open Bank Account
No
Renewable
Yes
📝 NOTES
Launched December 2020. EUR 1,500/month minimum (or EUR 2,700/month for families). Visa fee just EUR 20 + EUR 34 airport tax = ~$55 total. Only available to citizens of Europe, North America, CPLP (Portuguese-speaking countries), and CEDEAO (ECOWAS). Must apply online, then finalize visa within 30 days of arriving. Grants temporary residency with foreign income tax exemption. 6-month initial, renewable for another 6 months.
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