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Uganda visa rules for Democratic Republic of the Congo passport holders

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The answer

Yes. Democratic Republic of the Congo passport holders can visit Uganda visa-free.

Entry
Visa-free
Stay
Not stated by the source
Covers
Tourist entry
ONE TIME LIVIN’VISA-FREE

Our summary of the official rule. Not an official stamp.

Official source

bujumbura.mofa.go.ugUganda Mission in Bujumbura (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)Checked 1 Nov 2026

As at 28th February 2025, the following are the countries whose citizens are allowed to travel to Uganda without a visa.

Quoted from the source.

Before you go

Passport validity

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months.

Passport copy (bio-data page) with at least 6 months validity

Tourist entry only

These rules cover tourist visits. Work, study and transit follow other rules.

The other way round

What Uganda passport holders need to visit the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Visa-free nearby

Other places Democratic Republic of the Congo passport holders can visit without a visa, within 2,500 km of Kampala, nearest first.

  1. KenyaNairobi, about 500 km from KampalaVisa-free · 180 days
  2. BurundiGitega, about 510 km from KampalaVisa-free
  3. TanzaniaDodoma, about 800 km from KampalaVisa-free
  4. ZimbabweHarare, about 2,020 km from KampalaVisa-free

We list only countries whose rules we have reviewed. More appear as we review them.

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