JapanCape Verde: Visa on arrival

JapanCape Verde

Do Japan passport holders need a visa for Cape Verde?

Visa on arrival

A visa is not required in advance. Japan passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Cape Verde.

A visa is issued at the border on arrival, usually for a fee, with no advance application.

Source: gov.cv (checked September 4, 2026).

RequirementVisa on arrival

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-14

Distance14,120 km, straight line (~17h 7m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Cape Verde153 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Cape Verde passport holders visiting Japan: Visa required.

Cape Verde drives on the right, the opposite side to Japan. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

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Frequently asked questions

Do Japan passport holders need a visa for Cape Verde?

A visa is not required in advance. Japan passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Cape Verde.

How far is Cape Verde from Japan?

About 14,120 km in a straight line, roughly ~17h 7m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Cape Verde?

Cape Verdean escudo (CVE).

What is the emergency number in Cape Verde?

130 / 131 / 132.

Does Cape Verde drive on the same side of the road as Japan?

Cape Verde drives on the right, the opposite side to Japan. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

What time zone is Cape Verde in?

Cape Verde (UTC-1).

What is the nearest airport to Praia?

Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI), about 3 km away.

How many countries can enter Cape Verde without a visa?

153 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Cape Verde visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Japan

Japan is an island country in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean off the northeast coast of the Asian mainland, it is bordered to the west by the Sea of Japan, the Sea of Okhotsk in the north, and the East China Sea in the south. The Japanese archipelago consists of four major islands alongside over 14,000 smaller islands. Japan is divided into 47 administrative prefectures and eight traditional regions, and around 75% of its terrain is mountainous and heavily forested, concentrating its agriculture and highly urbanized population along its eastern coastal plains. With a population of almost 123 million as of 2026, it is the world's 11th most populous country. Tokyo is the country's capital and largest city.

CapitalTokyo

RegionEastern Asia

Population123.4M

Area377,930 km²

CurrencyJapanese yen (1 USD ≈ 158.45 JPY)

LanguagesJapanese

Calling code+81

Drives on theleft

TimezoneTokyo (UTC+9)

Nearest airportTokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), 13 km

Emergency number110 / 118 / 119

UNESCO sites32

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$35,951 (2025)

Tourist arrivals4.1M (2020)

Climate in Tokyo

Warmest August, coolest January, driest December, sunniest August. Best time to visit: May, August.

Monthly climate normals for Tokyo, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	9.9°C	2.7°C	137mm	193h
February	11.4°C	2.5°C	38mm	248h
March	14°C	5°C	133mm	234h
April	16°C	7.7°C	177mm	281h
May	22.1°C	15.3°C	130mm	258h
June	25.9°C	19.7°C	199mm	239h
July	26.8°C	22.3°C	340mm	127h
August	31.8°C	25.1°C	44mm	372h
September	27.2°C	22.1°C	145mm	209h
October	20.3°C	14°C	240mm	188h
November	17.1°C	8.8°C	39mm	238h
December	11.1°C	2.4°C	20mm	224h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Japan, known as Nihon or Nippon (日本) in Japanese, is an island nation in East Asia. Its insular character has allowed it to develop a unique and very intricate culture, while its closeness to other ancient East Asian cultures, in particular China, has left lasting influence. Despite belonging to a nation long at war, Japan's people have always placed emphasis on inner balance, tranquility and natural beauty. These traditional values have become increasingly important now that Japan has grown to be one of the world's most densely-populated countries, and its legendary work ethic makes life in its cities quite hectic.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Amami-Ōshima Island, Tokunoshima Island, northern part of Okinawa Island, and Iriomote Island
Ancient Capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara
Buddhist Monuments in the Hōryū-ji Area
Fujisan, sacred place and source of artistic inspiration
Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu
Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region
Higashi Kairō
Himeji Castle
Hiraizumi – Temples, Gardens and Archaeological Sites Representing the Buddhist Pure Land
Hiroshima Peace Memorial

Upcoming public holidays

September 21, 2026敬老の日

September 23, 2026秋分の日

October 12, 2026スポーツの日

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About Cape Verde

Cape Verde, also referred to in English by its Portuguese name Cabo Verde, and known officially as the Republic of Cabo Verde, is an archipelagic country in the eastern Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of West Africa. It consists of ten volcanic islands with a combined land area of about 4,033 square kilometres (1,557 sq mi). These islands lie between 600 and 850 kilometres west of Cap-Vert, the westernmost point of continental Africa, after which they are named. Cape Verde forms part of the Macaronesia ecoregion, along with the Azores, the Canary Islands, Madeira and the Savage Islands.

CapitalPraia

RegionWestern Africa

Population527.3K

Area4,033 km²

CurrencyCape Verdean escudo (1 USD ≈ 98.63 CVE)

LanguagesPortuguese

Calling code+238

Drives on theright

TimezoneCape Verde (UTC-1)

Nearest airportNelson Mandela International Airport (RAI), 3 km

Emergency number130 / 131 / 132

UNESCO sites1

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$5,796 (2025)

Tourist arrivals180K (2020)

Climate in Praia

Warmest October, coolest January, driest January, sunniest May. Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, May, June, November, December.

Monthly climate normals for Praia, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	25.4°C	19.9°C	0mm	321h
February	27°C	20.6°C	0mm	314h
March	26.2°C	20.1°C	0mm	343h
April	26.5°C	20.6°C	0mm	339h
May	27°C	20.8°C	0mm	360h
June	28.6°C	22.2°C	0mm	345h
July	28.6°C	23°C	9mm	324h
August	29.1°C	23.9°C	29mm	328h
September	28.6°C	24.4°C	228mm	290h
October	29.2°C	24.7°C	8mm	328h
November	28.8°C	23.5°C	0mm	310h
December	25.6°C	21.5°C	0mm	305h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Cape Verde or CV, officially Cabo Verde is a country off the coast of West Africa. It is in a cluster of islands of the Atlantic Ocean, 570 km off the western coast of Senegal.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Cidade Velha

Upcoming public holidays

November 1, 2026Dia de Todos os Santos

December 25, 2026Natal

January 1, 2027Ano Novo

Full source list on About.