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🇨🇻Cape Verde
Cape Verde is a string of Atlantic islands off West Africa with a relaxed Creole culture, steady trade winds, and a remote-work programme aimed at long-stayers. In winter it shares the UK time zone, which suits Europe-facing work. You choose between the cultural buzz of Mindelo, the capital pulse of Praia, or beach-and-wind sports on Sal. Infrastructure is modest but improving.
Your entry & visa for Cape Verde
A United States passport gets 30 days visa-free, then the Remote Working Programme for the long haul. Pick your passport above to see your own access.
The Remote Working Programme
The Remote Working Programme offers a six-month stay, extendable by another six, for remote workers and their families earning from outside the country. Apply online with proof of income (around $1,700/month for individuals), valid passport, insurance, and a clean background. It's affordable and processed within days, making Cape Verde an easy short-to-medium-term base.
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What's great
- Same time zone as the UK in winter, easy for Europe
- Affordable cost of living and warm, sunny weather
- Friendly Creole culture with music and beaches
- Quick, low-cost remote-work visa
What to watch
- Internet is improving but inconsistent across islands
- Limited healthcare and imported goods are expensive
- Inter-island travel relies on pricey flights or slow ferries
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