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Registration: 21 October 2013

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bostonbrad replied to a thread
3 months ago
GwnElviin

Applying for a capeverdean passport by GwnElviin

Hi, I live in the Netherlands and have a Dutch passport. Both of my parents were born in capeverde but now have a Dutch passport. I'm wondering if it would be a waste if I would not apply for a 2nd passport in cape verde. I'm thinking about buying ...

bostonbrad

@CVAngelo Angelo, The only advantage to a CV passport would be if visiting African countries which I do not plan to do. Again, there is no advantage to having a CV passport if one is a CV citizen. My humble opinion sir! Read More

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3 months ago
GwnElviin

Applying for a capeverdean passport by GwnElviin

Hi, I live in the Netherlands and have a Dutch passport. Both of my parents were born in capeverde but now have a Dutch passport. I'm wondering if it would be a waste if I would not apply for a 2nd passport in cape verde. I'm thinking about buying ...

bostonbrad

Actually, there's not much of an advantage to having a CV passport. I have dual citizenship with CV and US and when I travel I use my US passport and when I return to CV I show my passport along with my CV ID and I'm good. What's the big deal of ... Read More

bostonbrad replied to a thread
5 months ago
pieterHe

Residence permit and records of vaccinations by pieterHe

According some websites one of the required documents is a record of vaccinations. Has any one experience with this, I don't have those records anymore although I was vaccinated during my childhood years?Thanks,Pieter

bostonbrad

I married a Cape Verdean and processed my citizenship papers and received citizenship 9 months later and was never asked for immunization records. I am also a US citizen by the way. Read More

bostonbrad replied to a thread
8 months ago
bostonbrad

Not sure on other islands but none on Fogo or Sao Vicente. Read More

bostonbrad replied to a thread
2 years ago
Julien

New members of the Cape Verde forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Cape Verde forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...

bostonbrad

@banditrider2 Hi. I have been living on the Island of Fogo since Jan 24, 2022 and love it here. However, what I suggest is you plan to spend 3 months in Cabo Verde to make sure you would like to live here. All the islands here are a bit different so ... Read More

bostonbrad replied to a thread
3 years ago
CVAngelo

Marriage and Citizenship in Cape Verde by CVAngelo

I've often been asked the question about getting married in Cape Verde and also about getting citizenship, I think it's time to share with the Expat community some helpful information about this topic since it comes up often enough. GETTING ...

bostonbrad

Thank you Angelo for your quick response. Yes, I would like to obtain more info from you but cannot figure out how to send you a private message. Read More

bostonbrad replied to a thread
3 years ago
CVAngelo

Marriage and Citizenship in Cape Verde by CVAngelo

I've often been asked the question about getting married in Cape Verde and also about getting citizenship, I think it's time to share with the Expat community some helpful information about this topic since it comes up often enough. GETTING ...

bostonbrad

CV Angelo, I am a US citizen who after spending 3 months in Fogo will be returning to live there permanently. I also am planning to marry a Cape Verdean lady who I met and have this question: Should I apply for resident visa here from the states or ... Read More

bostonbrad replied to a thread
11 years ago
bostonbrad

Residency visa by bostonbrad

I have a question. I am retired and am considering moving to Grenada, Nicaragua. My problem is that I have a misdemeanor conviction in the states from 16 years ago.Will that automatically disqualify me from obtaining a residency visa? If so, is ...

bostonbrad

Thanks for the info. Appreciate it!! Read More

bostonbrad replied to a thread
11 years ago
bostonbrad

Residency visa by bostonbrad

I have a question. I am retired and am considering moving to Grenada, Nicaragua. My problem is that I have a misdemeanor conviction in the states from 16 years ago.Will that automatically disqualify me from obtaining a residency visa? If so, is ...

bostonbrad

Thanks, but not so sure that is true. You can get an American passport with a felony conviction but won't be able to get a residency visa anywhere. What do you ask for at the local police department? What exactly would Nicaragua want for the visa ... Read More

bostonbrad created a thread
11 years ago

Residency visa

I have a question. I am retired and am considering moving to Grenada, Nicaragua. My problem is that I have a misdemeanor conviction in the states from 16 years ago.Will that automatically disqualify me from obtaining a residency visa? If so, is ... Read More