🇨🇻 Cape Verde · Naturalisation
Naturalisation — General 5-Year Residence Track — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
| Age range | 18–None |
Duration & renewal
Citizenship possible after 5 years.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://citizenshiprightsafrica.org/west-africa/cabo-verde/.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Criminal record
https://citizenshiprightsafrica.org/west-africa/cabo-verde/ · verified 2026-06-09
Age range
“Cape Verdean nationality may be acquired through application for persons who have reached the age of majority [age of majority in Cape Verde is 18]”
https://citizenshiprightsafrica.org/west-africa/cabo-verde/ · verified 2026-06-09
Years to citizenship
https://citizenshiprightsafrica.org/west-africa/cabo-verde/ · verified 2026-06-09
Open to all nationalities
https://citizenshiprightsafrica.org/west-africa/cabo-verde/ · verified 2026-06-09
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-09.