Cape Verde

Cape Verde (officially Cabo Verde) is a small Atlantic island nation with no relevance as a labour destination for Bangladeshi nationals. There is no Bangladeshi community, no bilateral labour agreement, and no recruitment channel.

COUNTRY CONTEXT:

Cape Verde is an archipelago of 10 volcanic islands located approximately **570km off the West African coast** in the Atlantic Ocean. Population approximately **600,000** — one of Africa's smallest countries. It is a stable democracy with a strong human development record relative to the region, ranking among the highest in West Africa on the Human Development Index.

The islands are a popular tourism destination (Sal, Boa Vista for beach tourism; Fogo volcano; Santo Antao for hiking). Tourism drives the economy.

VOA REVOKED — VISA NOW REQUIRED:

As of **January 1, 2026**, Cape Verde revoked visa-on-arrival privileges for **96 countries** including Bangladesh (Decree No. 244/GMAI/2025). Bangladeshi nationals must now obtain a visa from a Cape Verdean embassy or consulate **before travel**. The nearest is the Honorary Consulate of Cape Verde in New Delhi, India.

The **EASE pre-registration system** (ease.gov.cv) is still required for all travelers — this is an airport security fee payment system, **not** a visa. EASE registration alone does not grant entry.

BD CONSULAR COVERAGE — LISBON (NON-RESIDENT):

Cape Verde is covered on a non-resident basis by the **Bangladesh Embassy in Lisbon, Portugal** (~3,400km from Praia). This is confirmed by the embassy's official bilateral relations page (lisbon.mofa.gov.bd). The Lisbon connection reflects Cape Verde's historical ties to Portugal (former Portuguese colony). While coverage exists, the ~3,400km distance and non-resident status mean practical consular assistance is limited.

ECONOMIC CONTEXT:

Cape Verde has a GDP per capita of approximately **$5,192** (2024, nominal) — about 1.92 times Bangladesh's level (comparable). The Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE) is pegged to the Euro. The economy is driven by **tourism** (accounts for ~25% of GDP), remittances from the large Cape Verdean diaspora (more Cape Verdeans live abroad than in the country), fishing, and light manufacturing.

LANGUAGE:

Portuguese is the official language. **Cape Verdean Creole (Kriolu)** is the daily lingua franca. English is limited, mainly in tourism areas. Portuguese proficiency is essential for any meaningful interaction — a significant barrier for Bangladeshi nationals.

US TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS: **Tier 2 Watch List** (2025, downgraded). Government did not report prosecuting or convicting any traffickers or identifying any victims during the reporting period. No BD-specific findings.

The Active Jobs section above shows the current live count for Cape Verde.

The Active Jobs section above shows the current live count for Cape Verde.

Cape Verde has a small, tourism-dependent economy (~$2.5 billion GDP). Key sectors: tourism (~25% of GDP — Sal and Boa Vista islands), fishing, light manufacturing, and services. GDP per capita approximately $5,192. Population only 600,000.

Remittances from the large Cape Verdean diaspora (more Cape Verdeans live abroad than in the country — mainly in the US, Portugal, and France) are a major economic contributor. None of this is accessible to Bangladeshi workers.

Cape Verde's GDP per capita is approximately $5,192 (2024, nominal) — about 1.92 times Bangladesh's level (comparable). The Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE) is pegged to the Euro. Since Cape Verde is not a labour destination for BD nationals, salary ranges are not applicable.

There is no documented Bangladeshi community in Cape Verde. No BD workers, students, or established residents are known.

Consular coverage from BD Embassy Lisbon (lisbon.mofa.gov.bd, non-resident accreditation, ~3,400km from Praia).