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Cape Verde visa for Japanese citizens
Entry requirement
Cape Verde issues Japanese citizens a visa on arrival, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Cape Verdean citizens travelling to Japan
Cape VerdeJapan Visa required Japan visa for citizens of Cape Verde
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.
Japanese 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 Japanese citizens can stay in Cape Verde
No maximum stay in Cape Verde is given in the data for Japanese citizens; the border officer sets it on entry.
How Japanese citizens apply
Japanese 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 Japan
Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Japan, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?
Cape Verde issues Japanese citizens a visa on arrival, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Japan?
Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Japan, obtained before travel.
Can Japanese citizens enter Cape Verde visa-free?
No; Japanese citizens need a visa on arrival in Cape Verde.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.