Uganda passport → Cabo Verde
Do Ugandan citizens need a visa for Cabo Verde?
Visa on arrival
Ugandan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Cabo Verde. You do not need to apply before you fly.
What this means for your trip
- Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
- Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
- Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.
Cabo Verde at a glance
- Capital
- Praia
- Currency
- Cape Verdean escudo (CVE)
- Languages
- Portuguese
- Calling code
- +238
- Region
- Western Africa
Cabo Verde for other passports
- UgandaVisa on arrival
IndiaVisa on arrival
United StatesVisa-free30 days
United KingdomVisa-free30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival30 days
ChinaVisa on arrival30 days
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa-free
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Western Africa for Ugandan passport holders
BeninVisa-free90 days
GambiaVisa-free90 days
GhanaVisa-free90 days
Guinea-BissauVisa on arrival90 days- NigeriaVisa on arrival90 days
SenegalVisa on arrival90 days
Sierra LeoneVisa on arrival30 days
Burkina FasoeVisa
Common questions
Do Ugandan citizens need a visa for Cabo Verde?
Ugandan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Cabo Verde. You do not need to apply before you fly.
How long can Ugandan citizens stay in Cabo Verde?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
How many countries can Ugandan citizens visit without a visa?
63 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Uganda passport ranks #66 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Ugandan citizens (edited 16 Jul 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Cabo Verde before you travel.