# Japan passport to Cape Verde Islands: Visa on arrival

Current access classification: **Visa on arrival** — Visa available at the border or airport.

Access data checked August 24, 2026. Evidence status: **official evidence collected**.

This page concerns ordinary short visits unless an official source states otherwise. Authorities apply the current rule, and individual circumstances can change the applicable treatment.

## Evidence timeline

- **Current official route — Japanese ordinary passports: Cape Verde short-stay visa on arrival** (Visa on arrival)
  Japan's current destination-specific guidance says a short-stay visa can be obtained at Cape Verde's arrival airports.
  - The guidance recommends applying through EASE at least five days before travel but expressly preserves airport issuance for the short-stay visa.
  - The named ports, entry purpose, passport, health, fee, carrier and final-admission requirements remain applicable.
  Official source:
  - [Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan: Cape Verde basic safety data](https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/info/pcsafetymeasure_275.html)

## Useful links

- [HTML evidence page](https://multipassrank.com/japan-cape-verde-islands-visa-on-arrival)
- [Japan passport access](https://multipassrank.com/passport/japan)
- [All passport requirements for Cape Verde Islands](https://multipassrank.com/destination/cape-verde-islands)
- [Dataset license](https://multipassrank.com/data-license)