Uruguay passport → Cabo Verde
Do Uruguayan citizens need a visa for Cabo Verde?
Uruguayan 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
- UruguayVisa 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 Uruguayan passport holders
Guinea-BissauVisa on arrival90 days
MauritaniaVisa on arrival
BenineVisa
Burkina FasoeVisa
Côte d'IvoireeVisa
GuineaeVisa90 days- NigeriaeVisa90 days
Sierra LeoneeVisa
Common questions
Do Uruguayan citizens need a visa for Cabo Verde?
Uruguayan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Cabo Verde. You do not need to apply before you fly.
How long can Uruguayan 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 Uruguayan citizens visit without a visa?
137 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Uruguay passport ranks #21 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Uruguayan citizens (edited 9 Aug 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.