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Destination

Eswatini

Africa · Mbabane

Entry details

Visa required

  • Source's ruleVisa required
  • Passport validityValid on arrival

Practical details for a short tourist stay — conditions change; always verify with an official source.

When to go

Seasonal calendar — from climate data and curated definitions.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Warm / beach
Dry season
Rainy season
Air⌀ 17 °C
19
19
19
17
15
13
13
15
17
18
19
19
Rainfall⌀ 108 mm
217
282
114
107
42
20
21
26
49
117
117
190
Wind⌀ 4 м/с
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
4
Daylight⌀ 12 h
14
13
12
11
11
11
11
11
12
13
13
14
Tourism: 1.2M international tourists a year▼ −7% over 5 yearshigh
Darker cells mark peak months.· Wind: avg. daily max — handy for kite & wind sports

Public holidays

National holidays — closures and days off.

  • Christmas Day

    December 25, 2026

    Fri · in 87d

  • St. Stephen's Day

    Boxing Day

    December 26, 2026

    Sat · in 88d

  • New Year's Day

    January 1, 2027

    Fri · in 94d

  • Good Friday

    March 26, 2027

    Fri · in 178d

  • Easter Monday

    March 29, 2027

    Mon · in 181d

  • King's Birthday

    April 19, 2027

    Mon · in 202d

  • National Flag Day

    April 26, 2027

    Mon · in 209d

  • Workers' Day

    May 1, 2027

    Sat · in 214d

Car rental & driving

Whether your licence is recognized, and which side traffic drives on — per the UN road-traffic conventions.

Your licence may not be recognized

This country is in a different convention — your IDP may not be recognized; a certified translation or a local licence may be required. Check with the rental company.

Trafficleft-handunfamiliar

Health

Yellow fevercert. if from risk countries
Malariain some areas — see detailsrisk present
Tap watersafely managed water: 38%bottled only
Vaccines (CDC)
Hepatitis AHepatitis B

Country page on CDC

Internet

Connectivity on the road: coverage, data price, access.

Onlinemoderate63%
Mobile datamoderate$1.3/GB
eSIM: Supported

Prices

Overall price level
−1%cheaper than home
Food
Healthy dietSZL 29.2/day≈ ₸795/day
BreadSZL 15.8/ea≈ ₸428/ea
Fuel
GasolineSZL 25.3/L≈ ₸689/L+120%
DieselSZL 28.2/L≈ ₸766/L

Frequently asked questions

Eswatini: do Kazakhstan citizens need a visa?

Yes, Kazakhstan citizens need a visa arranged in advance via a consulate or visa centre. Verified: August 21, 2026.

What do you need to enter?

Passport must be valid Valid on arrival. Rules change — check the official source before you travel.

All destinations for Kazakhstan citizens: visa-free, eTA and visas →

Similar visa-free destinations

Similar climate, sea and prices — no visa needed in advance.

If something goes wrong

Lost passport, detention, emergencies — where to turn.

MFA emergency line:+7 7172 72-01-11MFA duty diplomat — weekdays after 19:00, weekends and holidays 24/7

Office hours (Mon–Fri) — Consular Service Department: +7 7172 72-05-00 (Middle East, Asia & Africa)

Register your trip for emergenciesEmbassies & consulates — official MFA list

About the country

Capital
Mbabane
Continent
Africa
Population
1,136,191
Area
17,363 km²
Currency
Lilangeni · SZL
▲ 10.6%1 KZT = 0.03691 SZL
May 31, 2026September 28, 2026
Time zone
18:07UTC+2

−3h vs. your time

Sockets
M

230 V · 50 Hz

Calling code
+268
Languages
English, Swati
Borders
🇿🇦 South Africa🇲🇿 Mozambique