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Tanzania visa for Rwandan citizens

Visa-free up to 90 days

Tanzania admits Rwandan citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Maximum stay
90 days
Where to apply
Nothing to apply for in advance

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at rw.tzembassy.go.tz

For longer stays: study, work and residence

All visa types for Tanzania

Tanzanian citizens travelling to Rwanda

TanzaniaRwanda Visa-free, 180 days Rwanda visa for citizens of Tanzania

Travel advice for Tanzania

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

For a trip from Rwanda to Tanzania, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Tanzania at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 15 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Tanzania (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Tanzania (updated 30 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Rwandan citizens can stay in Tanzania

Rwandan citizens may stay in Tanzania for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Tanzania.

Tanzania’s neighbours for Rwandan citizens

Kenya, DR Congo, Burundi and Uganda admit Rwandan citizens visa-free.

Tanzanian citizens travelling to Rwanda

Rwanda admits Tanzanian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 180 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Rwanda and Tanzania.

Frequently asked questions

Do Rwandan citizens need a visa for Tanzania?

Tanzania admits Rwandan citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

How long can Rwandan citizens stay in Tanzania?

Rwandan citizens can stay in Tanzania for up to 90 days.

Do Tanzanian citizens need a visa for Rwanda?

Rwanda admits Tanzanian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 180 days.

Can Rwandan citizens enter Tanzania visa-free?

Yes, Rwandan citizens can enter Tanzania without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.