Eswatini visas
Whether you need a visa for the Kingdom of Eswatini depends on your nationality and the purpose and length of your visit: many nationalities may enter visa-free for short tourist or business stays, while others must obtain a visa before travel, and anyone staying beyond the permitted short-stay period needs a Temporary Residence Permit. Immigration, permits and citizenship are administered by the Ministry of Home Affairs through its Department of Immigration Services, with short-stay visas now issued through the official eVisa portal. Always confirm the current rules for your nationality with the Ministry of Home Affairs or an Eswatini mission before you travel.
Swazi visa categories
Explore visa categories by the purpose of your trip.
- Visitor & short-stay visasShort stays in Eswatini — tourism, visiting family or friends, business visits and transit, plus any visa-free or e-visa options.3 visas
- Work visasComing to Eswatini to work — the employment and skilled-worker routes and the permits they require.1 visa
- Study visasStudying in Eswatini — student visas and permits for accepted students.1 visa
- Family visasJoining or sponsoring a partner, child or other relative in Eswatini.1 visa
- Business & investor visasInvesting, doing business or coming to Eswatini as a highly skilled individual.2 visas
- Residence & citizenshipLiving in Eswatini long term — residence routes and, where available, the path to citizenship.2 visas
Swazi visa application at a glance
From start to finish in five simple steps.
- 01Choose the right visa
- 02Check eligibility & documents
- 03Apply online
- 04Provide biometrics
- 05Wait for a decision
Eswatini — key facts
- Visa authority
- Ministry of Home Affairs – Department of Immigration Services
- Application
- Online (in most cases)
- Biometrics
- Usually required
- Currency
- Swazi Lilangeni (SZL)
- Time zone
- South Africa Standard Time (SAST, UTC+2)
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.