Cape Verde to Portugal: Visa Requirements 2026

Entry Requirement — 2026
🇨🇻 Cape Verde → 🇵🇹 Portugal
Visa Required

A visa is required. Contact the embassy for current fees and processing times.

Cape Verde citizens must obtain a visa before entering Portugal. Apply in advance at the Portugal embassy or consulate in Cape Verde. Processing times vary — allow 2–4 weeks for the Portugal embassy application. Both countries have a comparable cost of living (index ~49, NYC=100).

Cape Verde Passport Strength

39 Visa-free
24 Visa on arrival
45 e-Visa
91 Visa required

Entry Details — Portugal

Entry type
Visa Required
A visa must be applied for at an embassy or consulate before departure.
Maximum stay
Stated on visa
Per entry. Extension may be possible in-country.
Cost of living — Portugal
48.8
Index vs NYC=100 · Full data →
Income tax — Portugal
48%
Top marginal rate · All tax rates →
Digital nomad visa
Not available
No dedicated digital nomad visa programme.
Monthly budget (comfortable)
~$1,220/month
Estimated for a single expat · Budget tool →

Other Europe Destinations — Cape Verde Passport

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Cost of Living & Tax Overview

Portugal and Cape Verde have a broadly similar cost of living (index 49 vs 44, NYC=100).
Portugal cost of living guide →
Tax rates in Portugal — income, corporate & VAT →

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Cape Verde citizens need a visa to visit Portugal?+

Cape Verde passport holders currently have Visa Required access to Portugal. A visa must be applied for at an embassy or consulate before departure.

How long can Cape Verde passport holders stay in Portugal?+

The maximum stay is determined by the visa category granted at the Portugal embassy. Single-entry visas typically allow 30–90 days; multi-entry visas vary.

Is there a digital nomad visa for Portugal?+

Portugal D8 Visa — nomad visa actif. D8 Digital Nomad Visa — Frais : €83. Durée : 2 ans renouvelable. Revenu minimum €3 480/mois (4× salaire minimum portugais 2024). D7 Passive Income Visa — Frais : €83. Durée : 2 ans renouvelable. Revenu passif minimum €760/mois — dividendes, loyers, retraite. NHR / IFICI — Régime fiscal 10% flat sur revenus étrangers pendant 10 ans — à activer à l'arrivée.

What is the cost of living in Portugal?+

The cost of living index for Portugal is 48.8 (NYC=100). See the entry details section for an estimated monthly expat budget. For detailed price breakdowns visit the full cost of living guide for Portugal.

What documents are required for Cape Verde citizens to enter Portugal?+

A valid Cape Verde passport is the minimum requirement. A visa must be obtained from a consulate or embassy before travel.

Data source: Passport Index 2026 (github.com/imorte/passport-index-data, MIT). Visa requirements change without notice — always verify with the official embassy before travel. Last updated April 2026. Not legal or immigration advice.