Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania each operate an online e-visa system for the large majority of nationalities, applied for in advance rather than purchased on arrival — processing typically takes a few business days, so apply at least two to three weeks ahead of travel rather than the night before. A genuinely useful regional option for many nationalities: the East Africa Tourist Visa, a single visa covering Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda (not Tanzania, which sits outside this specific scheme) for multiple entries across all three countries within a set validity window, which is meaningfully more convenient and often cheaper than three separate single-country visas if your itinerary crosses those particular borders. Zanzibar is part of Tanzania and does not require a separate visa beyond Tanzania's own. The Seychelles requires no advance visa for the great majority of nationalities — only a valid passport, proof of accommodation and a return ticket, checked on arrival, making it one of the most visa-friendly destinations in the entire region. Requirements shift by nationality and occasionally by policy change, so we confirm exact current requirements for your specific passport as a standard part of planning every itinerary, rather than relying on generic guidance.