Access
Visa free
FStay 90 days
Policy · TanzaniaPassport Atlas
Rwanda passport to Tanzania
Yes — Rwanda passport holders can visit Tanzania without a visa for up to 90 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa free
FStay 180 days
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Key facts
- Tanzania lets 174 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Rwanda is one of them.
- Rwanda passports get “Visa free” at 29 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: Tanzania passports also enter Rwanda without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to Tanzania
Open to Rwanda passports near Tanzania
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flight corridor
Direct flights
RwandaTanzania- Typical duration
- 1.9 hours
- From
- KGL
- To
- DAR · JRO
Airlines Rwandair Express
Search live faresDuration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Rwanda
Country profile
Capital
Kigali
Population
14.1 million
Area
26,338 km²
Currency
Rwandan franc RWF
Languages
English, French, Kinyarwanda
Time zone
UTC+02:00
Foreign-born
513,316 · 2024
Migrant share
3.6%
Ethnic groups
Hutu, Tutsi, Twa
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Tanzania
Country profile
Capital
Dodoma
Population
68.2 million
Area
945,087 km²
Currency
Tanzanian shilling TZS
Languages
English, Swahili
Time zone
UTC+03:00
Foreign-born
462,371 · 2024
Migrant share
0.7%
Ethnic groups
- mainland - African99%
- other1%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type G
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Left
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+255
Airports
DAR · JRO · ZNZ · MWZ
Highlights
- Serengeti
- Kilimanjaro
- Stone Town
- Ngorongoro
Rwanda · Visa free
FAQ
Does a Rwanda passport need a visa for Tanzania?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa free”. typical stay 90 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 90 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Tanzania typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Tanzania mission.
What about a Tanzania passport entering Rwanda?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.