Cape Verde Islands vs São Tomé and Príncipe Passport Comparison
Cape Verde Islands
AFRICA
#74
Rank
Visa-Free Access64 countries
São Tomé and Príncipe
AFRICA
#79
Rank
Visa-Free Access59 countries
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Cape Verde Islands | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
| Visa-Free Destinations | 64 | 59 |
| 2026 Ranking | #74 | #79 |
| Global Mobility Score | null/100 | 19/100 |
| Openness Score | 45/100 | 45/100 |
| Continent | AFRICA | AFRICA |
| Schengen Member | No | No |
| Citizenship by Investment | No | No |
| Residency by Investment | No | No |
| Visa on Arrival | 25 | 30 |
| eTA Available | 4 | 2 |
| e-Visa Available | 34 | 37 |
| Visa Required | 126 | 128 |
Visa-Free Destinations
2026 Ranking
Global Mobility Score
Cape Verde Islands
null/100
São Tomé and Príncipe
19/100
Openness Score
Cape Verde Islands
45/100
São Tomé and Príncipe
45/100
Continent
Cape Verde Islands
AFRICA
São Tomé and Príncipe
AFRICA
Schengen Member
Citizenship by Investment
Residency by Investment
Visa on Arrival
eTA Available
e-Visa Available
Visa Required
Comparison Summary & Recommendations
Overall Winner
Cape Verde Islands
With 64 visa-free destinations, Cape Verde Islands offers the most global mobility among the compared passports.
Most Unique Access
Cape Verde Islands
Cape Verde Islands provides exclusive visa-free access to 16 destinations not accessible with the other passports.
Key Insights
- • All compared passports share access to 21 common destinations
- • The strongest passport offers 64 visa-free destinations
- • Consider your travel priorities: business, leisure, or specific regions when choosing a passport
- • Visa requirements can change - always verify current entry requirements before traveling
Visa Access Analysis
Understanding the overlap and unique access each passport provides
21
Shared Destinations
16
Unique to Cape Verde Islands
8
Unique to São Tomé and Príncipe
Exclusive Visa-Free Access
Cape Verde Islands
16 unique destinations
Cote d'IvoireBurkina FasoThe GambiaGuineaGuinea-BissauLiberiaMacao (SAR China)MaliMauritiusNiger+6 more
São Tomé and Príncipe
8 unique destinations
Costa RicaEl SalvadorGuatemalaHondurasKosovoNicaraguaPanamaGabon
Shared Visa-Free Destinations (21)
Countries that all compared passports can access visa-free
GhanaAngolaBahamasBeninCook IslandsDominicaEcuadorHaitiHong Kong (SAR China)MalaysiaMicronesiaPhilippinesSingaporeSouth AfricaSt. Vincent and the GrenadinesTogoSurinameBarbadosRwandaZambiaKenya
Ranking Trends Over Time (Server Rendered)
Historical passport ranking comparison from 2006 to 2025 (lower rank is better)
2025 Snapshot
Cape Verde Islands
Rank: #74
Visa-free: 68
São Tomé and Príncipe
Rank: #79
Visa-free: 63
Recent Historical Ranks
| Year | Cape Verde Islands | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | #74 (68) | #79 (63) |
| 2024 | #73 (69) | #81 (61) |
| 2023 | #79 (66) | #84 (60) |
| 2022 | #77 (66) | #83 (60) |
| 2021 | #82 (66) | #88 (60) |
| 2020 | #74 (66) | #79 (61) |
| 2019 | #76 (66) | #81 (60) |
| 2018 | #76 (65) | #83 (58) |
| 2017 | #73 (0) | #81 (55) |
| 2016 | #76 (0) | #83 (54) |
Each cell shows rank and visa-free count for that year.