Access
Visa free
FStay 90 days
Policy · KenyaPassport Atlas
Eswatini passport to Kenya
Yes — Eswatini passport holders can visit Kenya without a visa for up to 90 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa free
FStay 30 days
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Key facts
- Kenya lets 198 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Eswatini is one of them.
- Eswatini passports get “Visa free” at 41 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: Kenya passports also enter Eswatini without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to Kenya
Open to Eswatini passports near Kenya
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flight corridor
Connection likely
EswatiniKenya- Typical duration
- 6.2 hours
- From
- MTS · SHO · JNB
- To
- NBO · MBA · WJR
Usual hubs
South Africa · 6.6 hours
Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Eswatini
Country profile
Capital
Mbabane
Population
1.2 million
Area
17,363 km²
Currency
Swazi lilangeni SZL
Languages
English, Swazi
Time zone
UTC+02:00
Foreign-born
33,268 · 2024
Migrant share
2.7%
Ethnic groups
<p>predominantly Swazi, smaller populations of other African ethnic groups, including the Zulu, as well as people of European ancestry</p>
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Kenya
Country profile
Capital
Nairobi
Population
53.3 million
Area
582,650 km²
Currency
Kenyan shilling KES
Languages
English, Swahili
Time zone
UTC+03:00
Foreign-born
992,536 · 2024
Migrant share
1.8%
Ethnic groups · 2019
- Kikuyu17.1%
- Luhya14.3%
- Kalenjin13.4%
- Luo10.7%
- Kamba9.8%
- other8.2%
- Other26.5%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type G
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Left
Emergency
Police 999 · Ambulance 999
Dialing code
+254
Airports
NBO · MBA · WJR · WIL
Highlights
- Maasai Mara
- Amboseli
- Lamu Old Town
- Nairobi National Park
Eswatini · Visa free
FAQ
Does a Eswatini passport need a visa for Kenya?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa free”. typical stay 90 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 90 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Kenya typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Kenya mission.
What about a Kenya passport entering Eswatini?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.
How do you apply for Kenya as a visitor?
Kenya ETA：Often 90 days。Approval at etakenya.go.ke before boarding, checked on arrival.