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Visa requirements · updated Sep 2026

Do Jamaica citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?

Visa required

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

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Jamaica vs Cape Verde: passport comparison

Jamaica

56

visa-free countries

Global rank: #100 · mobility 105.5

Cape Verde

37

visa-free countries

Global rank: #136 · mobility 85.6
20

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

Jamaica + Cape Verde: passport compatibility

69%

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

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

20 both visa-free
18 both visa on arrival
29 both e-visa / eTA
69 both need a visa
61 access differs

Where Jamaica 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.

How the entry rule changed: Jamaica → 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 Jamaica 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 Jamaica citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?
Jamaica citizens need a visa to enter Cape Verde. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Jamaica or Cape Verde?
The Jamaica passport is stronger: 56 visa-free countries versus 37. Global rank: Jamaica #100, Cape Verde #136.
Where can Jamaica and Cape Verde citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 20 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 Jamaica and Cape Verde?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Sep 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Jamaica passport ranking

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

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