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Visa requirements · updated Sep 2026

Do Iraq citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?

Visa on arrival

Iraq citizens can get a visa on arrival for Cape Verde — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.

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Iraq vs Cape Verde: passport comparison

Iraq

8

visa-free countries

Global rank: #196 · mobility 61.1

Cape Verde

37

visa-free countries

Global rank: #136 · mobility 85.6
6

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

Iraq + Cape Verde: passport compatibility

74%

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

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

6 both visa-free
14 both visa on arrival
33 both e-visa / eTA
93 both need a visa
51 access differs

Where Iraq 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 (6)

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

Only Iraq is visa-free (2)

How the entry rule changed: Iraq → 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 Iraq → 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 Iraq 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 Iraq 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 on arrival

Issued at the border on arrival

Frequently asked

Do Iraq citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?
Iraq citizens can get a visa on arrival for Cape Verde — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.
Which passport is stronger — Iraq or Cape Verde?
The Cape Verde passport is stronger: 37 visa-free countries versus 8. Global rank: Iraq #196, Cape Verde #136.
Where can Iraq and Cape Verde citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 6 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 Iraq and Cape Verde?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Sep 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Iraq passport ranking

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

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