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Cabo Verdean Green Card (Residency Through Real Estate Investment)

For foreign nationals who buy qualifying residential property in Cabo Verde using funds transferred from abroad, granting residency through that real estate investment.

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Property thresholds (€80,000 / €120,000 and CVE equivalents) are from the DEF Green Card page and should be re-verified; permit validity and fees are not stated and require verification.

Important information

Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Cabo Verde government website before you apply.
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Official name
Green Card
Route type
Residency through real estate investment
Minimum property value (lower-income municipalities)
€80,000 (about 8,821,200 CVE)
Stated on the DEF Green Card page; confirm current threshold.
Minimum property value (higher-income municipalities)
€120,000 (about 13,231,800 CVE)
Stated on the DEF Green Card page; confirm current threshold.
Funding
All funds must be transferred from abroad

Who it is for

  • Foreign nationals buying residential property in Cabo Verde as their own residence, funded from abroad

Requirements

  • Valid passport with entry visa and territorial entry stamp
  • Criminal record certificate from country of origin, translated to Portuguese and legalised
  • Cabo Verde criminal record certificate
  • Medical certificate and international vaccination certificate
  • Property purchase deed or promise-of-purchase agreement
  • Bank declaration confirming transfer of capital from abroad
  • Property registry certificate and property enrolment (matriz) certificate
  • Construction contract if the property is under development

How to apply

  • Prepare the property and financial documentation listed above
  • Apply through the DEF (online application indicated as coming soon at time of research)

Official sources

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.

Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.

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