Get Your Cabo Verde Dual Citizenship — Learn How to Apply
Let us make your citizenship journey simpler. With step-by-step guides and our AI assistant to help you understand eligibility, we give you clarity, confidence, and support every step of the way.
Eligibility Overview
- By Birth: You are a citizen if born in Cabo Verde to at least one Cabo Verdean parent.
- By Descent: If you were born abroad to a Cabo Verdean parent, you are eligible for citizenship by descent.
- By Naturalization: After legally residing in Cabo Verde for at least 5 years, or 2 years if married to a Cabo Verdean citizen.
- By Marriage: Foreign spouses of Cabo Verdean citizens may apply for citizenship after 2 years of marriage and residence.
Special Exception – ECOWAS Citizens: If you’re a citizen of an ECOWAS country (Economic Community of West African States), you may benefit from:
- Visa-free residency: You can live in Cabo Verde without a visa.
- Simplified long-term residence: Easier path to residence permits and integration.
- Faster naturalization: You may apply for citizenship after 2–5 years depending on circumstances.
- Dual citizenship-friendly: No renunciation of original citizenship required.
ECOWAS includes 15 West African countries like Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, and Senegal. These countries allow easier cross-border movement and residency.
Note: Cabo Verde allows dual citizenship.
Step-by-Step Process
- Check Your Eligibility
- Create Your Account
- Submit Required Documents
- Complete Naturalization or Descent Registration
- Track Your Application Status
Benefits of Dual Citizenship
- Live, work, and own property in Cabo Verde without restriction
- Retain rights in your other country of citizenship
- Benefit from ECOWAS free movement and regional partnerships
- Strengthen family and cultural connections
Cape Verde
Cape Verde is an archipelago of ten volcanic islands located in the central Atlantic Ocean off the northwest coast of Africa. It was uninhabited before Portuguese colonization in the 15th century and has since developed a unique Creole culture blending African and European influences. Cape Verde is widely regarded as one of Africa's most stable democracies and has a growing tourism and services economy.
- Capital: Praia
- Language(s): Portuguese
- Currency: Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
Frequently asked questions.
Do I have to pay taxes in Cabo Verde if I become a dual citizen?
Not if you don’t live or earn income there. Cabo Verde taxes based on residency, not citizenship. If you don’t reside there, you likely won’t owe taxes.
Can I get Cabo Verdean citizenship through same-sex marriage?
Yes. Cabo Verde recognizes same-sex marriage, and spouses of Cabo Verdean citizens can apply for citizenship after 2 years of marriage and residency.
Does Cabo Verde allow dual citizenship?
Yes. You can hold Cabo Verdean citizenship along with another nationality.
How long does the naturalization process take?
Typically 6 months to 1 year, depending on your eligibility and documentation.