Uganda ranks fifth globally for entry openness as passport mobility score stands at 70

What the report says

Uganda has been ranked fifth out of 199 countries in Passport Reports’ “welcoming-country” measure, a category that looks at how easy it is for foreign passport holders to enter a country. The same report places Uganda’s own passport at 129th globally in 2026, with a mobility score of 70 and access to 35.4% of destinations without a standard pre-arranged visa requirement. Watchdog Uganda reported the figures on 12 September 2026, citing Passport Reports as the source.

The report says Uganda’s mobility score is based on 35 visa-free destinations, 30 destinations offering visa on arrival or similar simplified entry, and five destinations accessible through electronic travel authorization. It also lists 128 destinations as requiring a visa in advance. Regionally, the report says Africa is Uganda’s strongest area of access, while Europe, the Gulf, Central Asia and the Middle East are shown as fully visa-required for Ugandan passport holders.

The story highlights a contrast between inward and outward travel access: Uganda appears relatively open to foreign visitors, but Ugandan passport holders still face significant restrictions abroad. For context, the report also shows Uganda’s mobility score has dipped from 74 in 2024 and 2025 to 70 in 2026, though the outlet did not indicate any policy change behind the shift.