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Who needs a visa for Eswatini?

Entry rules for Eswatini by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from the High Commission of the Kingdom of Eswatini in Kuala Lumpur, checked .

In brief

Citizens of 91 countries and territories can visit Eswatini without a visa. Everyone else, 105 nationalities, needs a visa.

Visa-free
91
On arrival
0
eVisa or ETA
0
Visa required
105

About 4.5 bn people (56% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to Eswatini: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.

Checked 31 Oct 2026Source: High Commission of the Kingdom of Eswatini in Kuala LumpurMontenegro and Serbia: not verified (the source leaves them unclear)Report a change

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Eswatini entry rules at a glance

GroupStayNationalitiesExamplesSource
Visa-freeNot stated91China, United States, Brazil, RussiaHigh Commission of the Kingdom of Eswatini in Kuala Lumpur
Visa requiredAs granted105India, Indonesia, Pakistan, NigeriaHigh Commission of the Kingdom of Eswatini in Kuala Lumpur

Visa-free: China, the US, Brazil and 88 more

91 nationalities

No visa is needed; the official source does not state how long you may stay.

Source: High Commission of the Kingdom of Eswatini in Kuala Lumpur, checked All visitors to the Kingdom of EswatiniEswatini require valid passports and travel documents. Entry Visas are required from all EXCEPT for nationals of:

Visa required: India, Indonesia, Pakistan and 102 more

105 nationalities

Apply before you travel at an embassy or consulate of Eswatini, or the visa centre it names.

Nationalities not listed above: the official source says so in as many words.

Source: High Commission of the Kingdom of Eswatini in Kuala Lumpur, checked Entry Visas are required from all EXCEPT for nationals of:

Where to apply

Apply only on the official site, evisa.gov.sz. Look-alike sites charge extra for the same form. A visa is applied for at an embassy or consulate of Eswatini, or the visa centre it names, in the country where you live.

These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules.

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FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Eswatini?

It depends on your passport: 91 nationalities are visa-free and 105 need a visa. Choose your passport above.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Eswatini?

Yes. Indian citizens need a visa before they travel to Eswatini (High Commission of the Kingdom of Eswatini in Kuala Lumpur, checked 31 Oct 2026).

Do US citizens need a visa for Eswatini?

No, not for a short stay. US citizens can visit Eswatini visa-free (High Commission of the Kingdom of Eswatini in Kuala Lumpur, checked 31 Oct 2026).

Can I apply for an Eswatini visa online?

Yes, where the official site offers it. Apply only at evisa.gov.sz.

Sources and changes

  1. High Commission of the Kingdom of Eswatini in Kuala Lumpurswazilandkualalumpur.org · checked 31 Oct 2026
  2. Eswatini eVisa portal (official, Ministry of Home Affairs)evisa.gov.sz · checked 31 Oct 2026
  3. Eswatini eVisa: visa application guidelinesevisa.gov.sz · checked 31 Oct 2026
  4. Embassy of Eswatini in Brussels: immigrationeswatini-embassy.eu · checked 31 Oct 2026
  1. All groups checked against Ministry of Home Affairs, Eswatini (via the High Commission in Kuala Lumpur). No change since.

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