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Cape Verde Temporary Residence for Family Reunification

19 facts quoted from the official source

For the spouse, minor or dependent child, or adopted minor of a foreign national holding a valid Cabo Verde residence permit.

Route type
Family
Can bring
spouse, dependants +1
from the official record
Requirements
13
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

13 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Accommodation RequiredThe applicant must have accommodation.
  • Adequate Family Accommodation RequiredThe sponsor must provide adequate accommodation.
  • No Entry Ban RequiredThe applicant must not be within an entry-prohibition period following expulsion.
  • Presence In Cabo Verde RequiredThe applicant must be present in national territory.
  • Qualifying Family MembersThe current guidance lists the spouse, minor or dependent children and adopted minors.
  • Relationship Before Entry RequiredFamily links may be before or after entry into Cabo Verde.
  • Residence Visa RequiredThe general cumulative requirements for temporary residence include possession of a residence visa.
  • Serious Criminal Conviction BarA conviction for an offence punishable in Cabo Verde by more than one year of imprisonment is a bar.
  • Sufficient Means For Family RequiredThe sponsor must have sufficient means for the family's needs.
  • Sufficient Means RequiredThe applicant must have means of subsistence in Cabo Verde.
  • Tax Identification Number RequiredThe applicant must hold a tax identification number.
  • Social Security Registration Required If ApplicableRegistration with social security is required whenever applicable.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Passport or travel documentThe residence application must include a travel document valid for entry to and exit from Cabo Verde.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryo estrangeiro com autorizacao de residencia valida tem direito ao reagrupamento familiar
  • Initial Permit YearsA temporary residence permit is valid for two years from issue.
  • Official source basiso estrangeiro com autorizacao de residencia valida tem direito ao reagrupamento familiar
  • Report summaryo estrangeiro com autorizacao de residencia valida tem direito ao reagrupamento familiar
Family

Who you can bring

spousedependantschildren
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
2 proven from the official source.
  • Renewal or extensionA temporary residence permit is renewable for successive two-year periods.
  • Valid Residence Permit Sponsor RequiredThe sponsor must hold a valid residence permit.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Cape Verde?
The official source states: For the spouse, minor or dependent child, or adopted minor of a foreign national holding a valid Cabo Verde residence permit.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: spouse, dependants, children.

Every answer is quoted from the official aai.gov.cv page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 19 points against the official source; 19 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source aai.gov.cvLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Cape Verde government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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