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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Cape Verde citizens need a visa for United Kingdom?

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

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Cape Verde vs United Kingdom: passport comparison

Cape Verde

37

visa-free countries

Global rank: #136 · mobility 85.6

United Kingdom

118

visa-free countries

Global rank: #31 · mobility 167.6
23

countries both Cape Verde and United Kingdom can enter visa-free together

Cape Verde + United Kingdom: passport compatibility

36%

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

Where Cape Verde and United Kingdom travel together — by entry type:

23 both visa-free
19 both visa on arrival
16 both e-visa / eTA
12 both need a visa
127 access differs

Where Cape Verde and United Kingdom 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.

How the entry rule changed: Cape Verde → United Kingdom

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 → United Kingdom rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

0passports gained easier entry to United Kingdom
1passports saw United Kingdom tighten its rules
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 →

United Kingdom: good to know

London

Capital

British Pound (GBP)

Currency

Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+0)

Time zone

+44

Calling code

G

Power plug

230V / 50Hz

Voltage

Left-hand

Driving side

Where else Cape Verde goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for United Kingdom

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 United Kingdom?
Cape Verde citizens need a visa to enter United Kingdom. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Cape Verde or United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom passport is stronger: 118 visa-free countries versus 37. Global rank: Cape Verde #136, United Kingdom #31.
Where can Cape Verde and United Kingdom citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 23 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for United Kingdom?
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 United Kingdom?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 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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