Tanzania passport → Uganda
Do Tanzanian citizens need a visa for Uganda?
Visa-free entry90 days
Tanzanian passport holders can visit Uganda without a visa for up to 90 days.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
Get trip-ready for Uganda
Uganda eSIMData the moment you land. Skip the SIM queue and roaming bills.See data plans →Things to do in UgandaTours, attraction passes and airport transfers, often cheaper booked ahead.Browse experiences →Flights to UgandaCompare hundreds of airlines and agencies in one search.Find cheap flights →Flight delayed or cancelled?You could be owed up to €600. Check your flight in two minutes.Check compensation →
Partner links: we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Uganda at a glance
- Capital
- Kampala
- Currency
- Ugandan shilling (UGX)
- Languages
- English, Swahili
- Calling code
- +256
- Region
- Eastern Africa
Uganda for other passports
- TanzaniaVisa-free90 days
IndiaeVisa
United StateseVisa
United KingdomeVisa
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistaneVisa
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaVisa on arrival
PhilippineseVisa
Nearby in Eastern Africa for Tanzanian passport holders
BurundiVisa-free90 days
KenyaVisa-free90 days
MalawiVisa-free90 days
MauritiusVisa-free90 days
MozambiqueVisa-free90 days
RwandaVisa-free180 days
South SudanVisa-free
ZambiaVisa-free30 days
Common questions
Do Tanzanian citizens need a visa for Uganda?
Tanzanian passport holders can visit Uganda without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Tanzanian citizens stay in Uganda?
Up to 90 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Tanzanian citizens get a visa on arrival in Uganda?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Tanzanian citizens visit without a visa?
65 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Tanzania passport ranks #64 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.