Country Information Cape Verde

A bit about Cape Verde

  • Full country name: Republic of Cape Verde
  • Population: 450,000 Area: 4030 sq km (1557 sq mi)
  • Capital city: Praia (pop 99,000)
  • Mediterranean and Latin influences and come out with a flavor that's distinctly 'Cabo'.
  • Major trading partners: Portugal, Germany, Spain, France, UK, Malaysia, The Netherlands, USA

Property prices:

Prices vary and star at about €35,000 for an apartment and the average beachside villa €130,000

Please contact us for a selection of properties in your chosen territory and state

Property purchase costs and procedure.

Can I take a mortgage?

Getting there:

  • Fly from the UK with a stop in Portugal
  • Flight duration approx 6 hours including stop in Portugal
  • British Airways to open scheduled service in the near future

What about Jobs?

  • Work and Visa permit required

Can I take my Pet?

  • Pets can enter the Cape Verde without quarantine, however they will require certain health certificates

Transferring money

  • Best rates available through money transfer specialists.

Driving licenses.

  • International Driving License is required

What about schools?

  • Not enough information available yet!

Some Key points

  • Western Africa, group of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, west of Senegal
  • Visa required
  • Coastline: 965 km
  • Passports should be valid for at least 6 months.