🇨🇻 Cape Verde · Permanent Settlement

AR Permanente — 5 Years Continuous AR Temporária — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-09 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Job offerRequired
Employer sponsorRequired
Work experience5+ years
Criminal recordClean record / police clearance
Age range18–65

Duration & renewal

Initial stay: 60 months.

Who can apply

Open to all nationalities.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://aai.gov.cv/imigrantes/entrada-permanencia-e-saida-de-cabo-verde/perman%C3%AAncia-%E2%80%93-autoriza%C3%A7%C3%A3o-de-resid%C3%AAncia/tipos-de-autoriza%C3%A7%C3%A3o-de-resid%C3%AAncia.

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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.

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