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CAPE VERDE

CITIZENSHIP: Data showing basis for citizenship regulations was not provided.

BY BIRTH: Birth within the territory of Cape Verde does not automatically confer citizenship. The exception is a child born to unknown parents.

BY DESCENT: Child, at least one of whose parents is a citizen of Cape Verde, is granted citizenship regardless of the country of birth.

BY NATURALIZATION: Cape Verdean citizenship may be acquired upon fulfillment of the following conditions: Person must have resided in the country for at least five years. Person who makes a sizeable investment in Cape Verde may be granted citizenship without the residency requirement.

MARRIAGE: Person who marries a citizen of Cape Verde is automatically eligible for citizenship upon request.

DUAL CITIZENSHIP: RECOGNIZED

LOSS OF CITIZENSHIP:

VOLUNTARY: Voluntary renunciation of Cape Verdean citizenship is permitted under law. Contact Embassy for details and required paperwork.

INVOLUNTARY: No information was provided.

ANY QUESTIONS concerning citizenship, or requests for renunciation of citizenship, should be directed to the address below:

Embassy of the Republic of Cape Verde Consular Section 3415 Massachusetts Ave., NW Washington, DC 20007

Embassy/Consular Telephone: 202-965-6820 Fax: 202-965-1207

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