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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Ghana citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?

Visa-free

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

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Ghana vs Cape Verde: passport comparison

Ghana

42

visa-free countries

Global rank: #130 · mobility 88

Cape Verde

37

visa-free countries

Global rank: #136 · mobility 85.6
25

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

Ghana + Cape Verde: passport compatibility

82%

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

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

25 both visa-free
18 both visa on arrival
34 both e-visa / eTA
84 both need a visa
36 access differs

Where Ghana 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 (25)

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

Country Max stay Passport rank
Bahamas 90 days #53
Barbados 90 days #48
Benin 90 days #146
Burkina Faso 90 days #154
Dominica 21 days #70
Gambia 90 days #132
Guinea 90 days #156
Guinea-Bissau 90 days #169
Haiti 90 days #175
Ivory Coast 90 days #150
Liberia 90 days #177
Mali 90 days #160
Mauritius 90 days #66
Micronesia 30 days #89
Niger 90 days #158
Nigeria 90 days #181
Philippines 30 days #128
Rwanda 30 days #143
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
Senegal 90 days #141
Seychelles 90 days #58
Sierra Leone 90 days #144
Singapore 30 days #12
South Africa 30 days #97
Togo 90 days #155

Where else Ghana 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 Ghana citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?
Citizens of Ghana can visit Cape Verde visa-free. Just a valid passport at the border.
Which passport is stronger — Ghana or Cape Verde?
The Ghana passport is stronger: 42 visa-free countries versus 37. Global rank: Ghana #130, Cape Verde #136.
Where can Ghana and Cape Verde citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 25 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 Ghana 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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