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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Burkina Faso citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?

Visa-free

Citizens of Burkina Faso can visit Cape Verde visa-free. Just a valid passport at the border.

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Burkina Faso vs Cape Verde: passport comparison

Burkina Faso

30

visa-free countries

Global rank: #154 · mobility 80.5

Cape Verde

37

visa-free countries

Global rank: #136 · mobility 85.6
26

countries both Burkina Faso and Cape Verde can enter visa-free together

Burkina Faso + Cape Verde: passport compatibility

88%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Burkina Faso and Cape Verde travel together — by entry type:

26 both visa-free
21 both visa on arrival
35 both e-visa / eTA
91 both need a visa
24 access differs

Where Burkina Faso and Cape Verde can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Only Burkina Faso is visa-free (3)

How the entry rule changed: Burkina Faso → Cape Verde

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Burkina Faso → Cape Verde rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

0passports gained easier entry to Cape Verde
7passports saw Cape Verde tighten its rules
1rule changes for the Burkina Faso passport, 1 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Where else Burkina Faso goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Cape Verde

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa-free

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do Burkina Faso citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?
Citizens of Burkina Faso can visit Cape Verde visa-free. Just a valid passport at the border.
Which passport is stronger — Burkina Faso or Cape Verde?
The Cape Verde passport is stronger: 37 visa-free countries versus 30. Global rank: Burkina Faso #154, Cape Verde #136.
Where can Burkina Faso and Cape Verde citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 26 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Cape Verde?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Burkina Faso and Cape Verde?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Burkina Faso passport ranking

Where else the Burkina Faso passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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