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 United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

CV
6.2
AI
28.3

Cabo Verde performs better than Anguilla across all safety metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CV
5.8
AI
32.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

CV
70.0%
AI
81.6%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CV
12.0%
AI
8.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CV
$8,200
AI
$12,200

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CV
73.8 yrs
AI
82.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CV
23.5
AI
3.1

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

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 6.2 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 596,707 18,741
Currency Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Portuguese English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +238 +1264
Time zones 1 1