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Do Cape Verde citizens need a visa for Jamaica?

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Cape Verde citizens need a visa to enter Jamaica. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Cape Verde vs Jamaica: passport comparison

Cape Verde

37

visa-free countries

Global rank: #136 · mobility 85.6

Jamaica

56

visa-free countries

Global rank: #100 · mobility 105.5
20

countries both Cape Verde and Jamaica can enter visa-free together

Cape Verde + Jamaica: passport compatibility

69%

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

Where Cape Verde and Jamaica travel together — by entry type:

20 both visa-free
18 both visa on arrival
29 both e-visa / eTA
69 both need a visa
61 access differs

Where Cape Verde and Jamaica 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.

Both visa-free (20)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Country Max stay Passport rank
Angola 30 days #168
Bahamas 90 days #53
Barbados 90 days #48
Dominica 21 days #70
Ecuador 90 days #104
Gambia 90 days #132
Ghana 60 days #130
Haiti 90 days #175
Hong Kong 30 days #46
Malaysia 30 days #41
Mauritius 90 days #66
Micronesia 30 days #89
Palestine 90 days #193
Philippines 30 days #128
Russia 60 days #93
Rwanda 30 days #143
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
Seychelles 90 days #58
Singapore 30 days #12
South Africa 30 days #97

How the entry rule changed: Cape Verde → Jamaica

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

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

1rule changes for the Cape Verde 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 Cape Verde goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Jamaica

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

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Cape Verde citizens need a visa for Jamaica?
Cape Verde citizens need a visa to enter Jamaica. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Cape Verde or Jamaica?
The Jamaica passport is stronger: 56 visa-free countries versus 37. Global rank: Cape Verde #136, Jamaica #100.
Where can Cape Verde and Jamaica citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 20 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Jamaica?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Cape Verde and Jamaica?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Cape Verde passport ranking

Where else the Cape Verde passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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