Get Your Cabo Verde Dual Citizenship — Learn How to Apply
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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
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.