Eswatini visa for Kenyan citizens
A visa is NOT required for Kenyan passport holders visiting Eswatini for a short-term stay: 30 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Kenyan citizens to enter Eswatini for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 30 days |
| Evisa | Eswatini e-visa for Kenyan citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Eswatini visa on arrival for Kenyan citizens | Not Available | |
Eswatini tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Kenyan passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Eswatini.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Eswatini.
If you are looking for Eswatini visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Kenya, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Eswatini nearest your place of residence.
- Nairobi: The High Commission of Eswatini in Nairobi, Kenya (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 21 minutes)
Eswatini visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Eswatini diplomatic mission offices to Kenya for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Kenya traveling to Eswatini from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Kenya) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 650 | N/A |
| 2009 | 781 | 20.15% |
| 2010 | 746 | -4.48% |
| 2011 | 756 | 1.34% |
| 2012 | 764 | 1.06% |
| 2013 | 832 | 8.90% |
| 2014 | 808 | -2.88% |
| 2015 | 751 | -7.05% |
| 2016 | 814 | 8.39% |
| 2017 | 792 | -2.70% |
| 2018 | 673 | -15.03% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Eswatini & Kenya comparison
Eswatini's area is approximately 17,200 km2 (6,640 sq mi), while the area of Kenya is approximately 569,140 km2 (219,746 sq mi). This means Kenya is 33.09 times bigger than Eswatini.
As of October 2025, Eswatini's population is ~1.2 million people - 58,680,151 fewer people than the population of Kenya.
We have highlighted Eswatini & Kenya’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Eswatini | Kenya | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 1,221,072 | 59,901,223 | 58.7 million fewer people live in Eswatini than Kenya |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 16 | 5 | Eswatini has 11 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Kenya. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 43 | 43 | Eswatini passport holders visit 0 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 9 | 94 | Eswatini hosts 85 fewer foreign missions than Kenya. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Kenya travel to Eswatini in one year?
The number of visitors from Kenya visiting Eswatini in 2018 was approximately 673.
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- Mbabane to Nairobi: 2713.97 km (1686.38 mi)
- Travel time: 5 hours 39 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025