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Do Egypt citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?

Visa required

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

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Egypt vs Cape Verde: passport comparison

Egypt

20

visa-free countries

Global rank: #166 · mobility 75.8

Cape Verde

37

visa-free countries

Global rank: #136 · mobility 85.6
16

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

Egypt + Cape Verde: passport compatibility

78%

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

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

16 both visa-free
19 both visa on arrival
31 both e-visa / eTA
88 both need a visa
43 access differs

Where Egypt 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.

Both visa-free (16)

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

Country Max stay Passport rank
Barbados 90 days #48
Benin 90 days #146
Dominica 21 days #70
Gambia 90 days #132
Guinea 90 days #156
Haiti 90 days #175
Hong Kong 30 days #46
Macao 90 days #67
Malaysia 30 days #41
Mauritius 90 days #66
Micronesia 30 days #89
Palestine 90 days #193
Rwanda 30 days #143
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
Seychelles 90 days #58
Togo 30 days #155

Only Egypt is visa-free (4)

How the entry rule changed: Egypt → 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.

tightened
Before
visa on arrival
July 2024
Now
visa required
June 2026
7
passports for which Cape Verde changed entry rules over the observed period
July 2024 — June 2026

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 Egypt 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

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Egypt citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?
Egypt citizens need a visa to enter Cape Verde. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Egypt or Cape Verde?
The Cape Verde passport is stronger: 37 visa-free countries versus 20. Global rank: Egypt #166, Cape Verde #136.
Where can Egypt and Cape Verde citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 16 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. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Egypt and Cape Verde?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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