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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 | |
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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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The Eswatini weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Mbabane.
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.
- UK traveller advice for Eswatini (Swaziland) - UK FCDO
- Irish traveller advice for Eswatini (Swaziland) - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
- Canadian travel advice for Eswatini (Swaziland) - Government of Canada
- US travel advisories for Eswatini (Swaziland) - US Department of State
- Safe travel advisories for Eswatini (Swaziland) - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
- Smarter traveller advice for Eswatini (Swaziland) - Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia
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
FCDO travel advice
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.
- Vaccines & medicines for Eswatini (Swaziland) - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for Eswatini (Swaziland) - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in Eswatini (Swaziland) - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
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
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.
- Travellers' health for Eswatini (Swaziland) - Ministry of Health, Eswatini
- Coronavirus timeline in Eswatini (Swaziland) - Our World in Data
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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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