Uganda vs Rwanda Passport Comparison

Uganda flag

Uganda

AFRICA

#72
Rank
Visa-Free Access66 countries
Rwanda flag

Rwanda

AFRICA

#76
Rank
Visa-Free Access67 countries

Detailed Comparison

Visa-Free Destinations

2026 Ranking

Global Mobility Score

Uganda
62/100
Rwanda
62/100

Openness Score

Uganda
42/100
Rwanda
45/100

Continent

Uganda
AFRICA
Rwanda
AFRICA

Schengen Member

Citizenship by Investment

Residency by Investment

Visa on Arrival

eTA Available

e-Visa Available

Visa Required

Comparison Summary & Recommendations

Overall Winner

Rwanda

With 67 visa-free destinations, Rwanda offers the most global mobility among the compared passports.

Highest Global Ranking

Uganda

Ranked #72 globally, Uganda is the highest-ranked passport in this comparison.

Most Unique Access

Uganda

Uganda provides exclusive visa-free access to 16 destinations not accessible with the other passports.

Key Insights

  • All compared passports share access to 23 common destinations
  • The strongest passport offers 67 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

23
Shared Destinations
16
Unique to Uganda
12
Unique to Rwanda

Exclusive Visa-Free Access

Uganda flag

Uganda

16 unique destinations

Antigua and BarbudaBelizeBotswanaEritreaFijiHong Kong (SAR China)JamaicaLesothoMalawiMalaysia+6 more
Rwanda flag

Rwanda

12 unique destinations

QatarAngolaCentral African RepublicCongo (Dem. Rep.)Sao Tome and PrincipeUgandaMaldivesJordanGuineaSomalia+2 more
Note: Exclusive visa-free access means destinations that are only accessible visa-free with that specific passport and not with any of the other compared passports.

Shared Visa-Free Destinations (23)

Countries that all compared passports can access visa-free

BahamasBarbadosBeninBurundiCook IslandsDominicaEcuadorThe GambiaGrenadaHaitiKenyaMauritiusMicronesiaMontserratPhilippinesSenegalSingaporeSt. Vincent and the GrenadinesTanzaniaVanuatuSurinameKiribatiGhana

Ranking Trends Over Time (Server Rendered)

Historical passport ranking comparison from 2006 to 2025 (lower rank is better)

2025 Snapshot

Uganda

Rank: #72

Visa-free: 70

Rwanda

Rank: #76

Visa-free: 66

Recent Historical Ranks

YearUgandaRwanda
2025#72 (70)#76 (66)
2024#73 (69)#76 (66)
2023#78 (67)#83 (61)
2022#76 (67)#82 (61)
2021#81 (67)#87 (61)
2020#73 (67)#80 (60)
2019#76 (66)#84 (57)
2018#77 (64)#87 (54)
2017#75 (61)#85 (51)
2016#77 (60)#89 (48)

Each cell shows rank and visa-free count for that year.

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