Uganda Passport Ranking: Visa-Free Countries and Visa Requirements

UgandaThis country’s passport is ranked No. 130 globally.Last check:Last update:
Mobility Score70

How Do We Rank It?

passportreports.com's AI-supported ranking model ranks passports by mobility score, a metric that combines visa-free entry, visa on arrival, and electronic travel authorization access. When scores are tied, it first compares the number of visa-free destinations, then destinations accessible with electronic travel authorization, and finally visa-on-arrival destinations. Review the algorithm used in our methodology.

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Passport Mobility Over Time

Annual Mobility Score and global ranking history for this passport.

Mobility History Table
YearMobility ScoreGlobal Rank
202058108
202161127
202271129
202373129
202474123
202574119
202670130
Population
52,761,469(2026 est.)
Official language
English, Swahili
Government type
Presidential republic
Continent
Africa
Capital
Kampala
Currency
Ugandan shilling
Area
241,038 km²
Phone code
+256

Uganda: Other Rankings

Welcoming rankWelcoming Countries
5th out of 199 countries
Within-Language RankingEnglish
50th out of 60 countries
Within-Language RankingSwahili
4th out of 4 countries
Form-of-Government RankingPresidential Republic
37th out of 57 countries
WTO Members RankingWTO Member Countries
122nd out of 159 countries
Organisation of Islamic Cooperation RankingOrganisation of Islamic Cooperation Countries
21st out of 57 countries
African Union RankingAfrican Union Countries
18th out of 54 countries
Commonwealth RankingCommonwealth Countries
47th out of 56 countries
G77 RankingG77 Countries
77th out of 132 countries

Key Destination Access

USARequired

A valid visa is required before travel.

United KingdomRequired

A valid visa is required before travel.

CanadaRequired

A valid visa is required before travel.

Schengen AreaRequired

A valid visa is required before travel.

About Uganda

Uganda is located in East Africa, straddling the equator and the Great Lakes region. Its landscape includes Lake Victoria, mountains, and savannahs. The country is often referred to as the Pearl of Africa because of its natural beauty. As a landlocked nation, it borders Kenya, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, and Tanzania.

Daily life in Uganda revolves around agriculture, with many families engaged in small-scale farming. Cities like Kampala are lively with markets, street vendors, and matatu taxis. Traditional music and dance remain important in celebrations and community events. The pace of life varies between the bustling capital and quieter rural villages.

Uganda is an active member of the East African Community and the African Union. It has historically hosted refugees from neighboring conflicts, maintaining an open-door policy. The country participates in regional peacekeeping missions and diplomatic efforts. Its international engagements focus on trade, security, and regional cooperation.