Protests and demonstrations across Eswatini have reduced but could resume at any time. Travel within Eswatini is possible, but you should be aware that road blocks or unexpected protests/road closures could occur. You should continue to avoid protests, demonstrations, or marches. Stay alert for signs of disturbances. For those wishing to travel to South Africa or Mozambique, please check exit and entry requirements for countries as part of your planning, including the need for PCR tests. You should monitor local and social media for updates. See Political situation.

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In 2021, there were a series of protests and demonstrations, which sometimes resulted in violent confrontations with security forces. Such gatherings can occur at any time with little notice. Road blocks or road closures may occur because of protests. You should avoid protests, demonstrations or marches and stay alert for signs of disturbances. A Monitorcurfew localwhich sourceswas in place between 9pm and 4am has now been lifted but may be re-imposed at short notice. For those wishing to travel to South Africa or Mozambique, check exit and entry requirements for countries as part of informationyour planning, including the need for PCR tests. You should monitor local and social media for updates. See Political situation

Flights between South Africa and neighbouring countries remain open. See our Travel Advice for South Africa for further information.

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There are no direct commercial options to return to the UK from Eswatini. All air travel is via South Africa. See PoliticalCoronavirus situationsection.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides sufficient cover. See the FCDO’s guidance on foreign travel insurance.

For information about COVID-19 vaccines, see the Coronavirus page.

The rainy season in Eswatini runs from November to April and may bring with it hazardous weather. See Natural Disasters.

Consular support is limited in Eswatini as consular services and assistance are provided from the British High Commission indoes Pretoria.not  .provide consular services. If you are a British national in Eswatini and need urgent help from the UK government, call +27 12 421 7500. If you are in the UK and worried about a British national in Eswatini, call 020 7008 1500. The British High Commission in Pretoria can provide consular support to British nationals in Eswatini.

On 19 April 2018, King Mswati III announced that Swaziland had officially changed its name to Eswatini.

Most visits are trouble-free. Crime levels are relatively low for the southern Africa regionregion, but areyou increasing. You should take sensible precautions.precautions as there is often an increase in criminal activity during the festive season. See Crime

Although there’s no recent history of terrorism in Eswatini, attacks can’t be ruled out. See Terrorism