Question 1

How strong is the Cape Verde Islands passport in 2026?

Accepted Answer

The Cape Verde Islands passport is ranked #66 globally in 2026 on the Atlys Passport Power Index, placing it in the "Developing" tier. Its overall mobility score is 74, calculated from visa-free, visa-on-arrival, ETA and eVisa access combined.

Question 2

How many countries can Cape Verde Islands passport holders enter without a visa?

Accepted Answer

Cape Verde Islands passport holders can enter 41 countries fully visa-free. Counting visa-on-arrival (33), ETA (0) and eVisa (0) destinations, total access reaches 74 countries.

Question 3

What is the mobility score of the Cape Verde Islands passport?

Accepted Answer

The Cape Verde Islands passport has a mobility score of 74 for 2026. The score weighs the number of destinations a holder can reach with minimal pre-travel paperwork — higher is better.

Question 4

Does the Cape Verde Islands passport offer eVisa access?

Accepted Answer

Based on the latest data, Cape Verde Islands passport holders have no dedicated eVisa-only destinations — most travel options are visa-free, visa-on-arrival, or a traditional embassy visa.

Question 5

How does the Cape Verde Islands passport compare with others in Other?

Accepted Answer

Within Other, the Cape Verde Islands passport sits at rank #66 globally. You can use the Atlys passport comparison tool to see it side-by-side against any other Other passport on visa-free, VoA, ETA and eVisa metrics.

Question 6

How do I apply for a visa as a Cape Verde Islands passport holder?

Accepted Answer

For destinations where Cape Verde Islands passport holders need a visa, you can apply through Atlys — pick your destination, upload documents and pay; Atlys processes the application and tracks it until the visa is issued. eVisas typically arrive in days, embassy visas in 1–3 weeks depending on the country.

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