Swaziland travel advice

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Eswatini travel guide - essential info

Below is a beginner's guide to Eswatini with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.

Swaziland (Eswatini) - quick facts
Time difference UK +2 hours
Language(s) Swazi, English
Currency Swazi Lilangeni, South African Rand
Electricity M plug (230V)
Driving side Left

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Eswatini weather

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Eswatini travel advice

Check the latest travel advice on visiting Eswatini from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.

Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Eswatini.

Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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Eswatini travel health

Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Eswatini with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.

Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Eswatini, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.

Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Eswatini covid live updates

Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in Eswatini with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.

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Eswatini FAQs

Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Eswatini including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.

Are there entry restrictions to Eswatini due to Covid-19?

Eswatini is open for tourism from the UK. There are no special entry requirements for Eswatini.

Check out Ministry of Health, Eswatini for more information.

Do I need to quarantine in the UK if I travel from Eswatini?

You do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from Eswatini. The UK no longer requires a passenger locator form, Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.

What is the time difference between Eswatini and the UK?

The time difference between Eswatini and the UK is UK time+2 hours.

What is the main language spoken in Eswatini?

The main languages spoken in Eswatini are Swazi and English.

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What is the currency in Eswatini?

The currency in Eswatini is the Swazi Lilangeni (SZL) and the South African Rand (ZAR).

Which plugs are used in Eswatini?

Eswatini uses electrical plug type M (230 Volts).

Which side of the road do they drive on in Eswatini?

They drive on the left side of the road in Eswatini.

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