Uganda visa requirements for Swazis

Travel and visa requirements

Ugandan Visa is not required for Swazis

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Swazis travelling to Uganda for a stay up to 90 days are not required to make any visa applications.
  • Citizens are required to provide passports valid for the period of stay in the country.
  • Children under the age of 5 are required to have a Polio vaccination certificate.
  • A Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is required from individuals visiting Uganda.
  • There are no restrictions on exporting a moderate quantity of perfume, alcoholic drinks, tobacco and tobacco products, or either of them.
  • Travellers must have enough money to cover the expenses of their stay.
  • Travellers must provide return or onward tickets upon entry into Uganda.
  • The import and export of local currency (Uganda Shilling-UGX) are prohibited, but there are no restrictions on importing foreign currencies as long as declared upon arrival.
  • Cats and dogs must be accompanied by an official certificate of veterinary health that is issued in the home country not earlier than 6 days before the date of arrival in Uganda.
  • All travellers are not required to pay any airport tax upon departing from the airport.
  • In Uganda, the power plugs and sockets are of type G. The standard voltage is 240 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • The estimated flight time from Swaziland to Uganda is 4 hours, 17 minutes.
  • Uganda uses East Africa Time zone (GMT+3) hence, Uganda is 1 hour ahead of Eswatini.
  • The official languages are English and Swahili although, Luganda, a central language, is widely spoken across the country, and several other languages are also spoken including Runyoro, Runyankole, Rukiga, Luo and Lusoga.
  • Road transportation is the most important way of transportation in Uganda. 95% of freight and passenger traffic is handled by road traffic
  • Christians made up about 85 per cent of Uganda's population, with Muslims making up nearly 14%.
  • Uganda has the tallest Mountain Range in Africa, the Rwenzori Mountains and is the Home of the Lake Victoria, the Source of Nile which is one of the seven natural wonders of Africa.
  • Uganda is also home to over half of all Mountain Gorillas in the world 480 and 19 habituated gorilla groups to be visited.
  • Tourist attractions in Uganda include national game parks, game reserves, traditional sites, and natural tropical forests.
  • Game viewing is the most popular tourist activity in Uganda. Wild animals like lions, buffaloes, giraffes, antelopes, elephants are common in Uganda’s ten national parks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to travel to Uganda?

Very much to the contrary, Uganda has been known over the decades to be a safe and secure destination. Unfortunately, there are bad people in every part of the world, and travel implies risk so you are advised to exercise precautions while visiting the country.

What sport can I engage in during my visit to Uganda?
Uganda has many opportunities for mountain climbing, hiking and nature walks, white water rafting and kayaking.
What currency is used in Uganda?

The Ugandan Shilling is the currency of Uganda. The most popular Uganda Shilling exchange rate is the USD to UGX rate. The currency code for Shillings is UGX, and the currency symbol is UGX.