Tanzania to Uganda visa requirements
Citizens of East African Community (EAC) partner states (including Tanzania) have visa-free entry to other EAC partner states, including Uganda.
Last verified: 2026-02-09
At a glance
What Tanzania travellers need to know
If you hold a Tanzania passport and plan to visit Uganda for tourism, current guidance indicates you need visa-free.
Citizens of East African Community (EAC) partner states (including Tanzania) have visa-free entry to other EAC partner states, including Uganda.
Plan your trip around a stay of about the period shown on your visa or entry stamp, and confirm the final duration with immigration on arrival or on your visa sticker/eVisa.
Passport rule: Valid passport or national ID (passport recommended).
Always confirm acceptable travel documents (passport vs national ID) and permitted stay with Uganda immigration and your airline before travel.
Rules change. Cross-check the official sources listed below and your airline’s document checks before you fly from Tanzania to Uganda.
Entry requirements
- The EAC notes Partner States implement Article 7(1) of the EAC Common Market Protocol providing for visa-free entry of citizens of EAC Partner States into other Partner States.
- Entry conditions (e.g., acceptable travel documents, length of stay, and border checks) are set by the destination and may be enforced by airlines.
Always confirm acceptable travel documents (passport vs national ID) and permitted stay with Uganda immigration and your airline before travel.
How to prepare (Tanzania → Uganda)
- 1
Confirm Uganda still lists Tanzania as visa-free for your travel dates.
- 2
Check passport validity, blank pages, and any yellow-fever or health rules.
- 3
Book return/onward travel and accommodation you can show at the border if asked.
- 4
Carry proof of funds for your stay in Uganda.
- 5
Keep digital and paper copies of your passport bio page and bookings.
Documents checklist
- Valid Tanzania passport (check validity rules above)
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation in Uganda
- Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
- Onward travel: Onward or return ticket.
- Travel insurance (recommended)
Frequently asked questions
Do Tanzania citizens need a visa for Uganda?
Based on Tsavaro’s last verification (2026-02-09), Tanzania travellers need visa-free for tourism to Uganda. Citizens of East African Community (EAC) partner states (including Tanzania) have visa-free entry to other EAC partner states, including Uganda.
How long can I stay in Uganda on a Tanzania passport?
Stay length depends on the visa or entry permission issued. Confirm with official Uganda immigration guidance before travel.
What documents should Tanzania travellers carry to Uganda?
At minimum: a valid passport, return/onward ticket, accommodation proof, and funds. Check whether yellow fever or other health certificates apply to your route.
Where can I verify Uganda entry rules officially?
Start with: East African Community — Visa-Free Entry. Requirements can change without notice.
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This tool is for guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date. Always confirm with official government sources and your airline before you travel.