Business & investor visas
Cabo Verdean Temporary Visa (Business and Professional Visits)
A longer short-stay visa covering a range of purposes, including business missions, professional activity, cultural travel, medical treatment or family visits.
Expert reviewed Official guidance referenced
Under review — check current rules
Stay durations (180 days single / 90 days multiple within one year) and validity windows are from the consular portal summary and should be re-verified against the current official page.
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.
On this page
- Official name
- Temporary / ordinary visa (visto temporário)
- Route type
- Short-stay visa (business, professional, medical, family visit)
- Entries
- Single or multiple entry
- Stay
- Single entry up to 180 days; multiple entry up to 90 days within one year
- Per consular portal; confirm current rule.
Who it is for
- Business travellers and people attending professional or cultural missions
- Visitors coming for medical treatment or to visit family
- Those needing a longer or multiple-entry short stay than a tourism visa allows
Requirements
- Passport valid for at least six months from entry
- Documents supporting the purpose of the visit (invitation, business, medical or family)
- Compliant passport photograph
How to apply
- Apply at the nearest Cabo Verdean embassy or consular post
- Complete EASE pre-registration and pay the TSA before flying
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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