Jamaica
Cape Verde
Cape Verde visa for Jamaican citizens
Entry requirement
Jamaican citizens receive their visa for Cape Verde at the border.
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Cape Verdean citizens travelling to Jamaica
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Travel advice for Cape Verde
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Jamaican citizens planning a trip to Cape Verde can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Cape Verde at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 17 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Cape Verde (updated 28 July 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Cape Verde (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Jamaican citizens can stay in Cape Verde
No maximum stay in Cape Verde is given in the data for Jamaican citizens; the border officer sets it on entry.
How Jamaican citizens apply
Jamaican citizens receive the visa for Cape Verde at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Cape Verdean citizens travelling to Jamaica
Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Jamaica, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Jamaican citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?
Jamaican citizens receive their visa for Cape Verde at the border.
Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Jamaica?
Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Jamaica, obtained before travel.
Can Jamaican citizens enter Cape Verde visa-free?
No; Jamaican citizens need a visa on arrival in Cape Verde.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.