The Professional Card cannot be used for civil identification.

No. A trainee cannot apply for a professional card as an apprentice. He can only apply for the Professional Card when he, in possession of the vocational training certification.

Yes, the Professional Card is compulsory and is now an indispensable condition for the exercise of professions and professional activities that are already regulated. Therefore, no employer must hire a worker without the valid title.

In cases of expiration, suspension, and loss of the Professional Card, the professional must immediately inform the employer, when this is known to the competent entity.

The entity responsible for issuing the Professional Card is the Directorate-General of Employment, whose mission is to develop attributions in the fields of professional training, employment, and entrepreneurship, as well as professional internships.

The minimum age to apply for a Professional Card is 18.

In the exercise of supervisory powers, the Inspectorate General of Labor (IGT) is the entity responsible and, whenever it deems necessary, is supported by the Institute of Tourism of Cape Verde (ITCV), the National Tourist Authority.

Yes, the professional can request the renewal of the Professional Card even if he is unemployed.

Yes, as long as you meet all the requirements required by law.

You have the following obligations as the holder of the Professional Card:

• Keep your professional card in good condition;

• Always have it present in the workplace;

• Be aware of the expiration date and always renew it;

• It is a personal document and should not be shared with anyone, only with the authorities that request it for inspection purposes;

• To immediately inform the competent entity in case of loss, suspension, and seizure of the Professional Card.