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Welcome to Cape Verde!
I am the British Ambassador to these beautiful islands. However I, and my team, are resident in Dakar, Senegal, and cover all consular issues from there. We are supported on the islands themselves by an Honorary Consul, Antonio Canuto, and his assistant Isabel Spencer. They are based in Mindelo but can offer support in an emergency to people on any island in the archipelago. British citizens can also look for help to any of the resident European (French, Portuguese and Spanish) Embassies in Praia, the capital of Cape Verde. Contact details for all these possible sources of assistance can be found on page 28 of this booklet.
With the growing number of British citizens in Cape Verde we found that the number of consular enquiries we were getting was increasing dramatically. At the same time the number of non-emergency requests for information was having an impact on our ability to support genuine emergency cases. We therefore decided to produce this booklet which we hope you will find helpful as you embark on a long-term stay in these islands. If the information you require is not here please contact one of the Cape Verde Government agencies listed here, a Cape Verde Embassy or a lawyer from our list for up to date or more specifically tailored information. There are a number of British expats based in Sal who may also be able to assist you with general or up-to date advice. Contact details and other useful information can be found at: www.expatscapeverde.com and www.capeverdetips.co.uk
The types of
emergency consular support the Embassy can give are listed at
http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/about-the-fco/what-we-do/supporting-british-overseas/your-uk-mission-abroad
and include
issuing passports (in an emergency following the loss of your original this can
be done in Cape Verde, however the
issuing of a new full passport can take a long time and we would recommend you
consider using a visit to the UK to renew your passport), prison visiting and
helping those who have been a victim of a crime.More detailed
guidance on these issues can be found
at http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travelling-and-living-overseas/publications .
I hope you enjoy your stay in Cape Verde, however long you are planning to be here!
Chris Trott
HM Ambassador to Cape Verde
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BRIEF PRESENTATION OF CAPE VERDE VISAS FOR ENTRY INTO CAPE VERDE RESIDENCE VISA Customs Formalities IMPORT OF GOODS DRIVING LICENSE…........ EMPLOYMENT. TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER SOCIAL SECURITY REGISTRATION MEDICAL SERVICES AND PAYMENT OF MEDICAL CARE
FEES MONEY TRANSFER COMPANY CONSTITUTION AND REGISTRATION BY A FOREIGN
INVESTOR TAXATION LEASE
CONTRACT PURCHASE AND SALE OF PROPERTY CONTRACT FOR THE SUPPLY OF ELECTRICITY AND
WATER REPORTING A CRIME INFORMATION ON CRIMINAL LAW EDUCATION CHILD ADOPTION MARRIAGE IN CAPE VERDE RELIGION PET ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS Bank Business
Hours National
Holidays Lawyers who Speak English Some Physicians who Speak English Translators and
Interpreters (Portuguese/English and English/Portuguese) Addresses and
Telephone Numbers of some Institutions Embassies and
Consulates in Cape Verde Embassies and
Consulates of Cape Verde Abroad Important
websites
For iindividual sections, please click on column header below:
Pages 4 to 12 of the booklet
Pages 12 to 23 of the booklet
Pages 23 to 31 of the booklet
