REGULATIONS

Miss Cape Verde International

Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility Criteria

Must be female and hold Cabo Verdean nationality.
Age: between 18 and 28 years old (on the day of the final).
Minimum height: 168 cm.
Must not have been arrested or convicted of any crime (police report required).
Must not have participated in explicit pornographic material. Artistic nudes are allowed with prior approval.
Must be in good physical and mental health, with no known contagious diseases.
Must not be under any commercial contracts at the time of registration or during the competition.
Must not have won Miss Cabo Verde International or been a runner-up Miss Barlavento or Sotavento (Top 3) last year.
To compete internationally, the contestant must not have been married, had an annulled marriage, or given birth to a child.
Must not have visible tattoos or piercings.

Additional Requirements

Photos for application: The contestant must submit photos wearing a white t-shirt and jeans.
Availability: If selected as a finalist, must be available for the camping phase until the Grand Finale.
Commitment: Must comply with all competition rules and attend all official events.

Costs & Travel

The contestant must cover her own visa and travel expenses, if required.
The entry fee for the camp is 10,000 CVE.
If selected as a finalist, the organization will cover accommodation and meals during the camping phase.

Responsibilities of the Winner and Finalists

The winner will serve as a brand ambassador for Miss Cabo Verde International for one year and may be invited to up to 12 official events after her reign.
The runner-ups Miss Barlavento e Sotavento agree to collaborate with the organization during the following year.
The winner cannot enter other beauty pageants during her reign and, if representing Cabo Verde internationally, must comply with all international pageant obligations.

Disqualification & Restrictions

Providing false or misleading information will result in immediate disqualification.
Finalists cannot enter other competitions that interfere with Miss CVI’s schedule.
No family member of the organization, sponsors, producers, or suppliers may participate.

General Guidelines For Entry Images

Examples of entry photographs

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What images should i submit when entering?

You need to submit a minimum of two photographs with your entry form – a portrait shot and a full body image. Both MUST be in color (no black and white images will be accepted) and photographs must have been taken within the last six months.

You will be able to submit more images. However, you will not be advantaged in any way should you submit more than the two compulsory pictures.

Submit a clear head and shoulders picture. Try to be as natural as possible with natural make-up. Stay away from heavy or dramatic make-up.

Full body image of you standing – this image can be in a beautiful outfit; it is not compulsory to submit a bikini or swimsuit image.

Do i need to have professional quality photos taken?

It is not compulsory to submit professional entry images. The Miss Cabo Verde International Organization is aware of the costs to have professional images taken and wants to encourage potential entrants not to be deterred from submitting images taken using a cellular phone. However, should you have professional images, you are welcome to submit them.

Note – AUTHENTICITY is key! Please refrain from using filters or over-editing your entry images. We want to get to know YOU, as you are.