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British Embassy to Cape Verde - Booklet Contents - British Nationals (2012)

BRITISH AMBASSADOR TO CAPE VERDE- Mr.John Marshall

The British Ambassador to Cape Verde Mr.John Marshall took up his position as British Ambassador to Cape Verde in May 2011.

In December 2011 he made his first official visit to some of the islands of Cape Verde and on Wednesday 7th December he held a meeting with British Expats living on Sal Island, Cape Verde.

He along with the Embassy team, the British Honorary Consul and his Assistant, have updated the booklet - Notes for British Nationals.

The booklet contents are listed below and the link to open the booklet can be found further down this page.

JOHN MARSHALL, HM AMBASSADOR TO CAPE VERDE............. INTRODUCTION.......... 2
BRIEF PRESENTATION OF CAPE VERDE.............................................................................. 4
VISAS FOR ENTRY INTO CAPE VERDE ................................................................................. 4
RESIDENCE VISA .................................................................................................................... 5
CUSTOMS FORMALITIES........................................................................................................ 8
IMPORT OF GOODS ................................................................................................................ 8
DRIVING LICENSE : ................................................................................................................ 9
EMPLOYMENT. ...................................................................................................................... 10
TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ................................................................................ 10
SOCIAL SECURITY REGISTRATION ..................................................................................... 11
MEDICAL SERVICES AND PAYMENT OF MEDICAL CARE FEES ........................................ 11
TRAVEL HEALTH CARE ........................................................................................................ 12
MONEY TRANSFER............................................................................................................... 12
COMPANY CONSTITUTION AND REGISTRATION BY A FOREIGN INVESTOR ................... 13
TAXATION.............................................................................................................................. 14
LEASE CONTRACT................................................................................................................ 16
PURCHASE AND SALE OF PROPERTY ................................................................................ 16
CONTRACT FOR THE SUPPLY OF ELECTRICITY AND WATER .......................................... 18
REPORTING A CRIME ........................................................................................................... 19
INFORMATION ON CRIMINAL LAW....................................................................................... 19
EDUCATION........................................................................................................................... 21
CHILD ADOPTION.................................................................................................................. 21
MARRIAGE IN CAPE VERDE................................................................................................. 22
RELIGION .............................................................................................................................. 22
PET ENTRY REQUIREMENTS............................................................................................... 22
USEFUL INFORMATION ........................................................................................................ 23
BANK BUSINESS HOURS ............................................................................................... 23
NATIONAL HOLYDAYS.................................................................................................... 23
LAWYERS WHO SPEAK ENGLISH.................................................................................. 23
SOME PHYSICIANS WHO SPEAK ENGLISH .................................................................. 24
TRANSLATORS AND INTERPRETERS (PORTUGUESE/ENGLISH AND ENGLISH/PORTUGUESE) ....25
ADDRESSES AND TELEPHONE NUMBERS OF SOME INSTITUTIONS ......................... 26
EMBASSIES AND CONSULATES IN CAPE VERDE ........................................................ 28
EMBASSIES AND CONSULATES OF CAPE VERDE ABROAD ....................................... 29

IMPORTANT WEBSITES ................................................................................................. 30


Introduction from British Ambassador to Cape Verde(2012) Mr.John Marshall: Introduction from British Ambassador to British Nationals in Cape Verde.  

Booklet for British Nationals (2012): BOOKLET FOR BRITISH NATIONALS

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