Living in Cape Verde

Includes how to access healthcare, get a document legalised, lists of lawyers and how to vote abroad.

  1. Cape Verde travel advice

    FCDO travel advice for Cape Verde. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.

  2. Cape Verde: doctors

    List of English speaking medical facilities and practitioners for UK nationals in Cape Verde.

  3. Cape Verde: lawyers

    List of English-speaking lawyers for UK nationals in Cape Verde.

  4. Cape Verde: translators and interpreters

    List of translators and interpreters for UK nationals in Cape Verde.

  5. Get your document legalised

    Use the online service to get a UK document legalised.

  6. Professional services if you are abroad

    Find English-speaking lawyers, doctors and medical providers, interpreters and translators, and funeral directors overseas.

  7. UK benefits if you’re going or living abroad

    Find out what benefits you might be able to receive while you’re abroad and how to export them from the UK or claim them while abroad

  8. Voting if you move or live abroad

    How to vote if you move or live abroad, including eligibility and registration