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The apostille of documents is the procedure that allows documents issued in Cabo Verde to have validity and be recognized abroad, in countries that are signatories to the Hague Convention.
An apostille may be required for birth certificates, marriage certificates or other documents for residency, nationality, study or work applications abroad.
On the GOV.CV portal, you can choose between:
- Electronic apostille: the faster, safer and digital option. Before applying, confirm whether the destination country accepts apostilles in electronic format.
- Paper apostille: after issuance, the document can be collected at a public institution or sent to your home address, upon payment of shipping costs.
Who can apply and what is needed
The apostille request can be made by:
- Cape Verdean citizens residing in Cabo Verde and in the diaspora
To apply, you need:
- Valid identification document
- Document to be apostilled
Cost and timeframe of the apostille
The cost of the document apostille varies depending on where the request is made. The amounts for requests made in Cabo Verde differ from those applicable to requests made abroad.
| Type of request | National territory (CVE) | Diaspora (€) | Issuance period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | 800 CVE | €8 | Up to 15 business daysIssuance period |
How to apply for the document apostille online
You can request the document apostille on the portal or in the GOV.CV app. Click "Apply online" to start and follow these steps:
Choose the type of apostille
Electronic | Paper
Fill in the identification details
Enter first name, last name and other required details
Attach the documents
You can attach one document at a time
Finalize the request
Check and, if necessary, change the details before finalizing the request
Make the payment
Pay simply and securely with:
Track your request
Track the status of your apostille request in the "My requests" area, available on the portal or in the GOV.CV app.