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Visa requirements for Eswatini

Who can enter Eswatini, by nationality. Tourism. Data as of October 19, 2026.

Passport holders from 133 countries can enter Eswatini without a visa in advance. All 133 enter visa-free on a valid passport. Everyone else needs a visa, or an e-visa where one is offered, before travelling.

133 visa-free
0 on arrival
0 eTA
0 e-visa
109 visa required

242 nationalities

Visa-free entry

133 nationalities

Visa required in advance

109 nationalities

Nearby destinations

Mozambique South Africa Lesotho Botswana Zimbabwe Zambia

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Eswatini?

It depends on your passport. 133 nationalities can enter Eswatini without arranging a visa in advance (visa-free, on arrival, or eTA); everyone else needs a visa or e-visa. Use the tables below to check a specific passport.

What currency is used in Eswatini?

Swazi lilangeni (SZL). 1 USD is approximately 16.46 SZL.

What side of the road does Eswatini drive on?

Eswatini drives on the left.

What is the emergency number in Eswatini?

933 / 977 / 999.

What time zone is Eswatini in?

Mbabane (UTC+2).

What is the nearest airport to Mbabane?

King Mswati III International Airport (SHO), about 31 km away.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Eswatini

Eswatini, formally the Kingdom of Eswatini, also known by its former official names Swaziland and the Kingdom of Swaziland, is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. It is bordered by South Africa on all sides except the east, where it shares a border with Mozambique. At no more than 200 km (120 mi) north to south and 130 km (81 mi) east to west, Eswatini is the second smallest country in continental Africa. However, its climate and topography are diverse, ranging from a cool and mountainous highveld to a hot and dry lowveld. The executive capital is Mbabane, and the legislative capital is Lobamba.

CapitalMbabane

RegionSouthern Africa

Population1.3M

Area17,364 km²

CurrencySwazi lilangeni, South African rand (1 USD ≈ 16.46 SZL)

LanguagesEnglish, Swazi

Calling code+268

Drives on theleft

TimezoneMbabane (UTC+2)

Nearest airportKing Mswati III International Airport (SHO), 31 km

Emergency number933 / 977 / 999

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$4,108 (2025)

Tourist arrivals345.3K (2020)

Travel guide

The Kingdom of Eswatini, formerly known as Swaziland, is a landlocked country in Southern Africa and is informally known as "Africa in a nutshell".

Upcoming public holidays

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

December 26, 2026Boxing Day

January 1, 2027New Year's Day

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