British Nationals in Cape Verde

There isn't a British Embassy or British Consulate in Cape Verde. There is an Honorary Consul on Sal Island who can be contacted in case of serious danger, death, imprisonment and other similar problems. However, British Nationals should seek other information from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office before travelling to Cape Verde.

Yes there was a British Embassy Booklet produced, the last one was updated in 2012, so it is now 'out of date'.

However, there may still be some relevant information within the booklet, but please note there are many things that will have changed since this booklet was produced, at the Embassy in Dakar, with contact details, guidelines, procedures, information and in Cape Verde!

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

LINK: BOOKLET FOR BRITISH NATIONALS - July 2012

For further up-to-date information visit the government websites. If you have any queries please contact the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.