Remote Working Program (Cabo Verde) · American applicants
Cabo Verde digital nomad visa for Americans (2026)
For Americans, the Remote Working Program (Cabo Verde) works on the same terms as everyone else: a €1,655/month income bar (Approximately USD 1,800 per month for individuals and USD 2,800 per month for families; the euro figure moves with the exchange rate.), up to 1 year, renewable. American applicants should plan around worldwide taxation — the FEIE covers roughly $130,000 of earned income a year, but take proper tax advice.
Key facts for Americans
- Minimum income
- €1,655/month — Approximately USD 1,800 per month for individuals and USD 2,800 per month for families; the euro figure moves with the exchange rate.
- Maximum stay
- Up to 1 year, renewable
- Processing time
- Approximately 1–3 weeks after the online application.
- Fees
- Approximately USD 21, payable on arrival.
- Family
- Spouses and dependent children may join under the higher family income threshold (approximately USD 2,800/month).
- Health insurance
- Required — must be valid for the full stay
How to apply from the United States
1Confirm you clear the bar
Cabo Verde requires Approximately USD 1,800 per month for individuals and USD 2,800 per month for families; the euro figure moves with the exchange rate.. Run your numbers through our income checker first — it is the fastest way to rule countries in or out.
2Apply from the United States
Americans typically file at the Cabo Verde consulate with jurisdiction over their place of residence (by state). Apply online before traveling; the program is open to citizens of North America, Europe, CPLP and ECOWAS countries.
3Prepare for the permit stage
After the consulate issues your visa, complete the local registration and residence-permit steps on arrival — timelines for this stage are in the full Cabo Verde guide linked below.
4Sort tax before you fly
Tax residency usually follows 183+ days of presence, and your home country may still want a return. Read the tax notes below, then confirm your position with a qualified advisor.
Tax notes
No Cabo Verde income tax on foreign earnings under the program's terms. The standard 183-day tax-residency rule still applies.
Tax rules are simplified here and change often. Confirm your position with a qualified tax advisor before making decisions.
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Not legal advice. Visa rules change frequently and consulates interpret them differently. Always verify current requirements with the official consulate or immigration authority before applying. Official source: Visit Cabo Verde — Remote Working Program.