Kenya visa requirements for Swazis
Travel and visa requirements
Kenyan Visa is not required for Swazis
Stay Duration: 90 days
Entry Requirements
- Eswatini citizens are allowed to visit Kenya without applying for a visa for the duration of 90 days.
- Eswatini passports must reach the validity of 3 months as stipulated by the Kenyan travel requirement.
- Visitors are advised to leave at 2 blank pages of their passport for entry stamps.
- Intending visitors must provide a Certificate of Yellow Fever Vaccination.
- the associated plug type is G, which is the plug that has three rectangular pins in a triangular pattern. Kenya operates on a 240V supply voltage and 50Hz.
- Kenya uses the East Africa Time zone (GMT+3), hence, Kenya is 1 hour ahead of Eswatini.
- Options for getting around Kenya include airlines, trains, car hires and taxis, public transport like 'matatus' and buses.
- British airways, KLM, Lufthansa and Emirates are carriers to Egypt from Swaziland.
- The estimated flight time from Swaziland to Kenya is 4 hours, 23 minutes.
- Visitors are allowed to possess money amount up to 100,000 Kenyan Shillings on exit
- The Kenyan Shilling is the currency of Kenya.
- The Bantu Swahili language and English serve as Kenya’s official languages but there are more speakers of Swahili than English in the country.
- The popularly cooked Kenyan foods are Maize meal called Ugali when cooked and Unga when raw and rice. Ugali is usually served as a white stiff porridge, good for dipping in stews or making into a makeshift spoon when you eat with your hands.
- The predominant religion in Kenya is Christianity, Islam is the second-largest religion in Kenya, other faiths practised in Kenya are Baha'i, Buddhism, Hinduism and traditional religions.
- Lake Victoria is the world’s second-largest freshwater lake found in Kenya. Kenya shares Lake Victoria with Tanzania and Uganda.
- Mount Kenya national park and Lake Turkana National park are world heritage sites in Kenya
- They have 110 different species of bats.
- Kenya shares its land borders with 5 other countries: Somalia, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda.
- The biggest five animals rhinos, leopards, lions, buffalo, and elephants can all be found in Kenya
- Wildlife safari is the soul of Kenya’s tourism with safe infrastructure like buses, jeep and light aircraft are put in place for the comfort of tourists exploring the country. Tsavo is the largest national park in Kenya.
- Some of the oldest known paleontological records of history have been found in Kenya
- Lions and Leopards are part of the landscape of the country which has made Kenya one of East Africa’s Favourite Safari destinations.
- Kenya is also a great place for cultural encounters as there are more than 40 different ethnic groups in the country.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it safe to visit Kenya?
Kenya is a relatively safe country visit but visitors are advised to exercise very high precautions like they would anywhere and also avoid walking alone at night.
What is the best time of the year to visit Kenya?
One of the best times to visit Kenya is from July to September, during the country's dry season, which also coincides with the Great Migration of wildebeest and zebra. The rainy seasons are also good times to travel as there are fewer visitors and you can admire the striking emerald vegetation.
How much should I prepare to spend per day in Kenya?
If you have anything from $20 on the lowest end to $50 per day, depending on your style of travel and what sites you want to visit, you will be able to accomplish a lot and have a very enjoyable time in Kenya.
Can I extend my stay in Kenya?
After the initial days allocated by the immigration control at the port of entry have elapsed, you may renew your permit at the immigration headquarters in Nairobi.