Cape Verde Begins Local Production of Identity Documents

Cape Verde has begun producing national identity documents domestically, marking a significant transfer of high-security document manufacturing capability to the island state.

The first credentials produced locally are national identity cards. Hundreds of cards have already been manufactured and issued, demonstrating the operational readiness of the new production infrastructure. The programme is expected to extend subsequently to ePassports and residence permits for foreign nationals.

Production is being undertaken by the National Printing Office of Cape Verde at its security printing facility in Praia. The move follows technical testing and validation of the equipment, production processes and personalisation systems. The authorities said the documents comply with applicable international security requirements, although detailed specifications of the substrates, personalisation technologies and embedded security features have not been disclosed.