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@adkins7b

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American looking for information about Cape Verde

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Registration: 15 January 2022

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adkins7b replied to a thread
2 years ago
emerald788

accidental overstay, need advice by emerald788

I had an unexpected issue extending my tourist visa in Sal, and am now in the uncomfortable position of overstaying my visa. Has anyone else been in this awkward position? Were you fined when you left Sal? How do they compute the fine at the ...

adkins7b

Why didn't you post the amount I agree about the attitudes but I was able to extend after 4 tries even tossed my papers at immigration in frustration said thats why your country is poor. Read More

adkins7b replied to a thread
2 years ago
Malik70

Need cape Verde citizenship by Malik70

How can I merrage in cape Verde and get the passport

adkins7b

I have to say I was a bit skeptical of CVangelo at first but after talking to him and seeing his guide. He is very knowledable and gave me alot of true information even though i didnt use his service.  I did most the work and marriage myself ... Read More

adkins7b replied to a thread
2 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 ...

adkins7b

When I married they kept my birth certificate you could certify a copy downstairs but I had 5 copies of my birth certificate anyway so I just let them keep it. When I went to get a new one it was just 2 usd per extra copy so got 5.lol Read More

adkins7b replied to a thread
2 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 ...

adkins7b

When I married they kept my birth certificate you could certify a copy downstairs but I had 5 copies of my birth certificate anyway so I just let them keep it. When I went to get a new one it was just 2 usd per extra copy so got 5.lol Read More

adkins7b replied to a thread
2 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 ...

adkins7b

I didn't use him but it wasn't that hard. Getting married here is a pain in the ass and required 4 or 5 visits the the registery in praia . My wife's sister married on another island to an American and it was easier they said. I'm ... Read More

adkins7b replied to a thread
2 years ago
Malik70

Need cape Verde citizenship by Malik70

How can I merrage in cape Verde and get the passport

adkins7b

A few people asked It wasnt that difficult you need the national police report that was in the same building takes 2 days. I was in Praia and the lobby guy spoke english and gave me the number. The interview wasnt that long asked about food music ... Read More

adkins7b replied to a thread
2 years ago
emerald788

accidental overstay, need advice by emerald788

I had an unexpected issue extending my tourist visa in Sal, and am now in the uncomfortable position of overstaying my visa. Has anyone else been in this awkward position? Were you fined when you left Sal? How do they compute the fine at the ...

adkins7b

I extended for 3 months.. i got so pissed off on the 4th visit i threw my papers at the immigration officer and said a few choice words about the country.. it was beyond retarded and took over 10 hours over 4 days. Anyway later he told me and ... Read More

adkins7b replied to a thread
2 years ago
Malik70

Need cape Verde citizenship by Malik70

How can I merrage in cape Verde and get the passport

adkins7b

Actually you posted it takes 3 to 6 months and someone else told me 2 months but their parents where cape verde. In that same post you said that we can leave but now you are saying there is one more step and we need to be here? Read More

adkins7b replied to a thread
2 years ago
Malik70

Need cape Verde citizenship by Malik70

How can I merrage in cape Verde and get the passport

adkins7b

I just had the interview for cape verde citizenship by marriage and they told me 6 months. Do you think that is just to be safe because i have read 2 or 3 months? Do I need to be sworn in like in America? I will leave for a few months and come ... Read More