Eswatini passport → Kenya
Do Swazi citizens need a visa for Kenya?
Swazi passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to Kenya for up to 90 days. It is a short online application, not a full visa.
Sources differ on this route: another dataset lists it as visa-free (90 days). Confirm on the official website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Apply only on the official government site; third-party sites charge extra.
- Apply a few days before travel; most approvals are quick but some take longer.
- The authorisation is linked to your passport. A new passport needs a new application.
Kenya at a glance
- Capital
- Nairobi
- Currency
- Kenyan shilling (KES)
- Languages
- English, Swahili
- Calling code
- +254
- Region
- Eastern Africa
KE1.0°N · 38.0°EPhoto: Clarke Dhana · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsKenya for other passports
- EswatinieTA90 days
IndiaeTA90 days
United StateseTA90 days
United KingdomeTA90 days
United Arab EmirateseTA90 days
ChinaeTA90 days
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistaneTA90 days
BangladesheTA90 days
Sri LankaeTA90 days
NepaleTA90 days
NigeriaVisa-free60 days
PhilippineseTA90 days
Nearby in Eastern Africa for Swazi passport holders
Common questions
Do Swazi citizens need a visa for Kenya?
Swazi passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to Kenya for up to 90 days. It is a short online application, not a full visa.
How long can Swazi citizens stay in Kenya?
Up to 90 days under the current eta rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Swazi citizens get a visa on arrival in Kenya?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Swazi citizens visit without a visa?
64 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Eswatini passport ranks #65 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Swazi citizens (edited 22 Jul 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Kenya before you travel.