Moving to Anguilla from Cabo Verde

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Cabo Verde to Anguilla — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Cabo Verde to Anguilla, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Cabo Verde to Anguilla.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

CV
7.0
AI
28.3

Cabo Verde performs better than Anguilla across all safety metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CV
8.3
AI
32.1
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

CV
74.7%
AI
81.6%

Anguilla performs significantly better than Cabo Verde across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

CV
11.9%
AI
8.0%
Poverty rate World Bank, 2023

share of people below the poverty line

CV
24.8%
AI
23.0%

Anguilla performs significantly better than Cabo Verde across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

CV
76.2 yrs
AI
82.2 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CV
10.6
AI
3.1

Anguilla generally does better on family life, though Cabo Verde leads in education spending.

Sources: World Bank (2020–2025), The World Factbook (2002–2022), United Nations SDG Indicators (2014–2022). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cabo Verde and Anguilla. To live, work, or study long-term in Anguilla, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Anguilla's immigration authority.

Cabo Verde passport

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Anguilla

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Cabo Verde passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Anguilla.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Anguilla?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Anguilla has 32.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Anguilla safe for expats?

Cabo Verde performs better than Anguilla across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Anguilla is 28.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.0 in Cabo Verde.

What language do they speak in Anguilla?

The official language in Anguilla is English. In Cabo Verde, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

CV AI
Population 527,326 19,079
Currency Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Portuguese English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +238 +1264
Time zones 1 1