Erasmus+ is the European programme that supports education, training, youth, and sport.

The programme offers opportunities for individuals and organizations, including mobility in higher education, vocational education and training, youth and sport, as well as cooperation projects with European partners.

Created in 1987 as a European programme, it has already attracted over 15 million participants. However, it was in 2014 that Erasmus+ opened its participation to countries outside the European Union, and today it is a global programme with participating countries on every continent.

The total Erasmus+ budget for 2021–2027 is 26 billion euros.

Visit the Resources section of the Erasmus+ portal to find information on language support, documents for applicants, and project management.

After a period of training abroad, young people experience greater success in the job market and increased opportunities to improve their career prospects, as shown by Erasmus+ research.

One of the skills enhanced through Erasmus+ is multilingualism. However, many universities offer courses in English.

Other interpersonal skills include lifelong learning, adaptability, autonomy, intercultural communication, and leadership.

The Erasmus+ Programme offers various types of opportunities:

• International Credit Mobility
• Erasmus Mundus Actions: Joint Masters and Design Measures
• Capacity Building in Higher Education
• Capacity Building in the field of Vocational Education and Training
• Capacity Building in the field of Sport
• Jean Monnet Actions
• Virtual Exchanges in Higher Education and Youth
• Capacity Building in the field of Youth

For more information about these opportunities, including eligibility criteria, please refer to the Erasmus+ Programme Guide.

National Focal Points for Erasmus+

Who are the National Focal Points for Erasmus+?

• They serve as contact points in their respective countries, providing guidance on opportunities to participate in the Erasmus+ programme.
• The European Commission supports the Erasmus+ National Focal Points in this task and in organizing events and information sessions to promote Erasmus+ and showcase what projects are achieving in the country or region.

Why connect with Erasmus+ National Focal Points?

• Erasmus+ National Focal Points have broad networks in their countries and regions and can recommend organizations with relevant expertise or interests in your project area.

How to contact the Erasmus+ National Focal Point in Cape Verde?

• You can get in touch via the email listed in the Erasmus+ National Focal Points Directory.

Stay informed

• https://education.ec.europa.eu/study-in-europe
• https://ec.europa.eu/programmes/erasmus-plus
• Study in Europe Portal: useful information and additional scholarship opportunities
• “Study in Europe” Quiz to discover your ideal country to study in
• Erasmus+ National Focal Point
• EU Alumni: an online community of former participants in EU-funded programmes and initiatives
• Erasmus Student Network: student association providing support materials
• African Students and Alumni Forum: a platform for African students, alumni, and professionals who have benefited from international mobility scholarships funded by the EU and the African Union

In 2008, the EU and Cape Verde signed a Mobility Partnership that provides a framework for political dialogue and cooperation on migration. This agreement is two-dimensional and includes a visa facilitation agreement and a readmission agreement.

Following this agreement, a Common Visa Centre was established in Praia. This centre is managed by Portugal, in partnership with Belgium and Luxembourg, and processes Schengen visa applications for 19 European countries (Germany, Austria, Belgium, Slovenia, Slovakia, Estonia, Finland, France, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Norway, the Netherlands, Portugal, Czech Republic, Sweden, Hungary, Iceland, and Switzerland).

For more information, visit the Common Visa Centre website: https://eurovisaccv.eu/

The Visa Facilitation Agreement was revised in 2021. This revision introduced changes to simplify visa application procedures. Specifically, the agreement reduces visa application fees, expands the categories eligible to apply for multiple-entry visas, and simplifies the required documentation.

The European Union’s activities in Cape Verde are carried out in close coordination with the EU Member States that have diplomatic representation in the country.
Erasmus+ beneficiaries from Cape Verde going to Portugal, Spain, Luxembourg, and France (EU Member States with embassies in Cape Verde) usually have direct, often prioritized access to the consular sections of the embassies or visa documentation reception centers for handling student visas, residence permits, and related procedures.

Portugal
Avenida OUA, CP 160, Achada de Santo António, Praia
Tel: (+238) 262 60 97 / 262 39 25
Email: praia@mne.pt / sconsular.praia@mne.pt

Spain
Rua de Espanha, nº 1, Achada de Santo António, Praia
Tel: (+238) 260 1800
Email: emb.praia@maec.es / emb.praia.vis@maec.es

France
Quartier du Plateau, 28 Tenente Valadim, CP192 – Praia
Tel: (+238) 260 45 35
Email: cad.praia-amba@diplomatie.gouv.fr

Luxembourg
Quebra Canela, C.P. 163 – Praia
Tel: (+238) 261 95 62 | Emergency: (+238) 974 33 93
Email: praia.amb@mae.etat.lu