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julianangel
German looking for information about Cape Verde
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About me
German
Lives in Boa Vista
Speaks English, German, French
Registration: 22 August 2019
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Paying for electricity by RickyJW
Hello. After agreeing a longer-term apartment rental in Praia, we are now responsible for paying for the electricity, via a prepayment meter. However, the online bill payment platforms in Cape Verde seemingly do not accept foreign credit or debit ...
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Has it worked well for you? Could you please tell how much you are paying for electricity (e.g. kw/h)? Thank you! Read More
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house purchase by distabo59
can anyone tell me about what the cost would be for a house of 100 square meters in taraffal santiago.thanks a lot in advance.
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Ola Angelo, great advice, I hope you're fine. Do the prices you have mentioned include bathroom equipment and kitchen appliances? Obrigado, Julian Read More
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Opening a bank account in Cape Verde by Julien
Hi all, is it difficult for expats to open a bank account in Cape Verde ? Which documents are required to open a bank account in Cape Verde ? How long does it take to open it ? Is there any restriction for expats regarding the services ...
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Obrigado, Angelo! Does the NIF come with any future obligations even if you do not become a resident? And where do I obtain that? Is both (obtaining the NIF and opening a bank account) something one can do during a regular holiday visit (in ... Read More
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Opening a bank account in Cape Verde by Julien
Hi all, is it difficult for expats to open a bank account in Cape Verde ? Which documents are required to open a bank account in Cape Verde ? How long does it take to open it ? Is there any restriction for expats regarding the services ...
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Chiming in here... Is it (still) possible to open a personal bank account as a non-resident (tourist) in CV? The idea is to transfer money to CV prior to moving there, in order to have some funds available upon arrival. Will the bank send any ... Read More
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Bringing Pets to Cape Verde by julianangel
Has anyone brought pets (dog, cat...) to Cape Verde and can tell whether they have to be quarantined or if they can move right into their new home? Obrigado, Julian
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Thank you, Janeyb. So I presume your dogs did not have to quarantine anywhere? Read More
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Bringing Pets to Cape Verde by julianangel
Has anyone brought pets (dog, cat...) to Cape Verde and can tell whether they have to be quarantined or if they can move right into their new home? Obrigado, Julian
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Obrigado, Angelo! In our case it would be two cats, which we would carry in transport boxes or baskets. Like hand luggage :-) Read More
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Bringing Pets to Cape Verde
Has anyone brought pets (dog, cat...) to Cape Verde and can tell whether they have to be quarantined or if they can move right into their new home? Obrigado, Julian Read More
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Buying land and building a house by Pamela Querido
Hi, Can a foreigner buy land easily in Cape Verde for building a house?
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Interesting link, thank you (Gedaankt). Read More
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Buying land and building a house by Pamela Querido
Hi, Can a foreigner buy land easily in Cape Verde for building a house?
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Obrigado Angelo! You said "If the owner owes a debt with the land as collateral, the owner will be prevented from transferring the land into your name until that debt is cleared by the owner". In the case that the owner has put the ... Read More
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Buying land and building a house by Pamela Querido
Hi, Can a foreigner buy land easily in Cape Verde for building a house?
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"Make sure that the seller actually owns the land and that there are no outstanding bank loan or fees owing to the municipality" Do any debts or fees stay with the property in Cape Verde? Like in the U.S.? Or do they stay with the owner ... Read More
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Growing Fruit or Vegetables in Cape Verde by julianangel
Ola, while I am aware of Cape Verde's mostly arid climate I was wondering if it is possible to grow some fruit or vegetables in your own garden without wasting too much water - and which? Any experience? I just know how to grow produce on ...
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Thank you very much, I appreciate your help. That sounds good. I've just grown my first potatoes and peas in Germany and was wondering if I could "move" that skill to CV as well. Will check out your link as soon as it has been ... Read More
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Growing Fruit or Vegetables in Cape Verde
Ola, while I am aware of Cape Verde's mostly arid climate I was wondering if it is possible to grow some fruit or vegetables in your own garden without wasting too much water - and which? Any experience? I just know how to grow produce on ... Read More
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move to Cape Verde and set up a business there - tourism sector by nicolasbedhainaut
Good morning to you all, I wish you could walk me through my project step by step. The idea would be to create a tourist business on Boa Vista Island. I have already stayed there 3 times; the first time in pure tourism, the following already with ...
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Obrigado, Angelo! Yes, you have written about residency application somewhere else, but thanks for bringing it on again. Do you know if there have been any cases in which Cabo Verde denied residency, despite someone having a job or business? Do ... Read More
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move to Cape Verde and set up a business there - tourism sector by nicolasbedhainaut
Good morning to you all, I wish you could walk me through my project step by step. The idea would be to create a tourist business on Boa Vista Island. I have already stayed there 3 times; the first time in pure tourism, the following already with ...
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Very interesting topic and great insights, thank you Angelo. I was wondering if the business which you start to obtain residency has to be "locally active" (e.g. like a store, tourist tours, plumbing service) or will businesses such as ... Read More
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Where do people in Cape Verde buy things? by julianangel
Hello Everybody, my name is Julian, I live in Germany and I have just signed up. A big "Hello" to everyone here and thank you for the information you have already provided. I have been to the islands of Boa Vista and Sal a few times ...
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I just saw I haven't thanked you for this one - so "obrigado". Will be travelling to Cape Verde in August, which will also include a trip to Mindelo. I'm curious and excited... Read More