Eswatini visa for Ugandan citizens
A visa is NOT required for Ugandan passport holders visiting Eswatini for a short-term stay: 30 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Ugandan citizens to enter Eswatini for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 30 days |
| Evisa | Eswatini e-visa for Ugandan citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Eswatini visa on arrival for Ugandan citizens | Not Available | |
Eswatini tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Ugandan 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 Uganda, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Eswatini nearest your place of residence.
- Nairobi: The High Commission of in Nairobi, ~ 584.34 kilometers (363.09 mi) away from Kampala, Uganda. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 1 minutes).
- Addis Ababa: The Embassy of in Addis Ababa, ~ 1108.03 kilometers (688.50 mi) away from Kampala, Uganda. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 1 minutes).
Eswatini visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Eswatini diplomatic mission offices to Uganda for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Uganda traveling to Eswatini from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Uganda) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 522 | N/A |
| 2009 | 627 | 20.11% |
| 2010 | 599 | -4.47% |
| 2011 | 607 | 1.34% |
| 2012 | 613 | 0.99% |
| 2013 | 668 | 8.97% |
| 2014 | 648 | -2.99% |
| 2015 | 602 | -7.10% |
| 2016 | 653 | 8.47% |
| 2017 | 635 | -2.76% |
| 2018 | 540 | -14.96% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Eswatini & Uganda comparison
Eswatini's area is approximately 17,200 km2 (6,640 sq mi), while the area of Uganda is approximately 199,810 km2 (77,147 sq mi). This means Uganda is 11.62 times bigger than Eswatini.
As of October 2025, Eswatini's population is ~1.2 million people - 52,112,942 fewer people than the population of Uganda.
We have highlighted Eswatini & Uganda’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Eswatini | Uganda | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 1,221,072 | 53,334,014 | 52.1 million fewer people live in Eswatini than Uganda |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 16 | 42 | Eswatini has 26 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Uganda. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 43 | 38 | Eswatini passport holders can visit 5 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 9 | 50 | Eswatini hosts 41 fewer foreign missions than Uganda. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Uganda travel to Eswatini in one year?
The number of visitors from Uganda visiting Eswatini in 2018 was approximately 540.
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- Mbabane to Kampala: 2770.28 km (1721.37 mi)
- Travel time: 5 hours 46 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025