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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Ivory Coast citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?

Visa-free

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

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Ivory Coast vs Cape Verde: passport comparison

Ivory Coast

28

visa-free countries

Global rank: #150 · mobility 81.2

Cape Verde

37

visa-free countries

Global rank: #136 · mobility 85.6
23

countries both Ivory Coast and Cape Verde can enter visa-free together

Ivory Coast + Cape Verde: passport compatibility

86%

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

Where Ivory Coast and Cape Verde travel together — by entry type:

23 both visa-free
19 both visa on arrival
38 both e-visa / eTA
90 both need a visa
27 access differs

Where Ivory Coast 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.

Only Ivory Coast is visa-free (4)

How the entry rule changed: Ivory Coast → 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 Ivory Coast → 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 Ivory Coast 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 Ivory Coast 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 Ivory Coast citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?
Citizens of Ivory Coast can visit Cape Verde visa-free. Just a valid passport at the border.
Which passport is stronger — Ivory Coast or Cape Verde?
The Cape Verde passport is stronger: 37 visa-free countries versus 28. Global rank: Ivory Coast #150, Cape Verde #136.
Where can Ivory Coast and Cape Verde citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 23 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 Ivory Coast and Cape Verde?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Ivory Coast passport ranking

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

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