Cape Verde
Africa
Key facts
- Capital
- Praia
- Population
- 527,326
- 2025
- Area
- 4,030 km²
- Official language
- Portuguese
- Currency
- Cape Verdean Escudo
- CVE
- GDP per capita
- US$5,796
- 2025
- Dual citizenship
- Allowed
- Cape Verde fully allows dual citizenship: naturalisation carries no renunciation requirement, and Cape Verdeans lose nationality only by declaring they no longer want it.
Cape Verde (Africa) has data on 10/14 Prosperous Intelligence indices. Strongest relative position: Wealth Protection Index — #68/205 (68.7/100). Lowest relative position: Global Citizenship Score — #117/199 (51.5/100). The passport ranks #75/198 and reaches 67 destinations without a consular visa in advance. Global Citizenship Score 51.5/100 (#117/199). On the entry side, 108/197 passports can enter Cape Verde without a consular visa in advance. The dataset records 1 active citizenship and residence programmes in Cape Verde.
Scores on 10 indices
- Health & Longevity56.2
- Safety & Stability73.7
- Economy & Income64.6
- Education58.5
- Environment & Clean Water66.4
- Infrastructure88.2
- Digital Connectivity47.1
- Equality47.2
- Educational Attainment75.7
- Expected Years of Schooling19.1
- Education Spending59.5
- Basic Access79.6
- Violent Crime85.1
- Stability & Absence of Terrorism83.2
- Law Enforcement & Order63.2
- Road Safety30.2
- Absence of Armed Conflict100.0
- Health Outcomes82.4
- Coverage & Access82.3
- Health Workforce & Facilities15.4
- Spending & Investment17.7
- Financial Protection66.9
- Rule of Law & Property Rights67.2
- Political Stability83.2
- Institutions & Regulation55.8
- Monetary Stability81.3
- Freedom of Capital Movement55.0
- Education58.5
- Healthcare56.2
- Safety73.7
- Quality of Life62.3
- Cost of living70.5
- Passport24.5
- Passport24.5
- Quality of Life62.3
- Safety73.7
- Healthcare56.2
- Purchasing power & price stability26.6
- Education58.5
- Wealth Protection68.7
- Cost of living70.5
- Healthcare56.2
- Safety73.7
- Quality of Life62.3
- Wealth Protection68.7
- Affordable Prices65.9
- Price Stability81.3
- Purchasing power12.9
At a glance
Entering Cape Verde
- Visa-free: 52 passports
- Visa on arrival: 56 passports
- eTA: 0 passports
- e-Visa: 0 passports
- Consular visa required: 89 passports
Regional position and data sources
- First in Africa on 0/10 indices
- Above the regional median on 9/10 indices
- Each index lists its source and data date on the Data sources page
Citizenship and residence programmes in the dataset
- Remote Working Program
Frequently asked questions about Cape Verde
What is the capital of Cape Verde?
The capital of Cape Verde is Praia.
What is the population of Cape Verde?
According to the World Bank, Cape Verde had a population of 527,326 in 2025.
What is the official language of Cape Verde?
The official language of Cape Verde is Portuguese.
What currency does Cape Verde use?
Cape Verde uses the Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE).
Does Cape Verde allow dual citizenship?
Cape Verde fully allows dual citizenship: naturalisation carries no renunciation requirement, and Cape Verdeans lose nationality only by declaring they no longer want it.
How strong is the Cape Verde passport?
The Cape Verde passport ranks #75 of 198 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Passport Index and reaches 67 destinations without applying for a consular visa in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA).
How many destinations require a visa for Cape Verde passport holders?
Holders of the Cape Verde passport must apply for a consular visa before travelling to 132 destinations and need an e-Visa for 48. Full list: Cape Verde passport page.
How many passports can enter Cape Verde without applying for a visa in advance?
108 of 197 passports can enter Cape Verde without applying for a consular visa in advance: 52 visa-free and 56 with a visa on arrival. 89 must apply for a consular visa.
What citizenship and residency programmes does Cape Verde offer?
The Prosperous Intelligence dataset records 1 active citizenship or residency programme in Cape Verde: Remote Working Program. Details: Opportunity Map.
How long does an application take in Cape Verde?
In Cape Verde, an application under Remote Working Program takes about 0–1 months (reference processing time).
How many days a year do you need to spend in Cape Verde?
In Cape Verde, Remote Working Program requires 0 days of physical presence a year (reference figure).
Can family members join programmes in Cape Verde?
Remote Working Program can include spouse and children under 18.
Where is Cape Verde strongest and weakest in Prosperous Intelligence’s indices?
Relative to other countries, Cape Verde is strongest on the Wealth Protection Index (#68 of 205) and weakest on the Global Citizenship Score (#117 of 199).
How does Cape Verde rank for quality of life?
Cape Verde scores 62.3/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Quality of Life Index, ranking #123 of 211.
Is Cape Verde expensive to live in?
Cape Verde scores 70.5/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Cost of Living Index, ranking #93 of 200. This is the affordability-of-living-costs score: a higher score means lower prices.
How safe is Cape Verde?
Cape Verde scores 73.7/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Global Safety Index, ranking #86 of 203.
How does Cape Verde rank for healthcare?
Cape Verde scores 56.2/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Healthcare Index, ranking #99 of 192.
How does Cape Verde rank for education?
Cape Verde scores 58.5/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Education Index, ranking #112 of 191.
How does Cape Verde rank for wealth protection?
Cape Verde scores 68.7/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Wealth Protection Index, ranking #68 of 205.
Is Cape Verde a good place to relocate with a family?
Cape Verde scores 60.2/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Family Relocation Score, ranking #110 of 198.
What the profile contains
- Key facts from government and international sources
- Scores and global ranks on 10 Prosperous Intelligence indices
- Entry rules, passport strength and residency programmes
Why the profile matters
- Compare one country across many criteria on a single page
- Not a substitute for legal, tax or investment advice
Method
- How each index is scored and weighted
- The limits of the data and how to check official sources
