Eswatini
Summary
Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for Eswatini’s current entry restrictions and requirements. These may change with little warning. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.
If you plan to pass through another country to return to the UK, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting.
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.
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Consular support is limited in Eswatini as consular services and assistance are provided from the British High Commission in Pretoria. 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.
Most visits are trouble-free. Crime levels are relatively low for the southern Africa region but are increasing. You should take sensible precautions. See Crime
Although there’s no recent history of terrorism in Eswatini, attacks can’t be ruled out. See Terrorism
Update history
2025-10-16 15:22
This travel advice was reviewed for accuracy and there are no significant updates.
2025-02-03 15:21
Updated information on possible disruption to travel, including delays or closures at the border at short notice (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-12-31 09:27
Addition of information on possible disruption to travel, including delays or closures at the border at short notice (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-11-21 14:08
This travel advice was reviewed for accuracy. There are no significant updates.
2024-03-20 10:55
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2023-06-22 12:16
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.
2023-01-27 16:58
Updated information on protests and demonstrations as well as security related incidents in the past year (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).
2022-11-28 14:17
Updated information on crime and road travel, addition to text on the effects of natural disasters (‘Safety and security’, ‘Local laws and customs’ and ‘Natural disasters’ pages).
2022-11-11 15:30
Removal of COVID-19 restrictions (“Coronavirus” and “Entry requirement” pages. Updates to safety and security (“Summary” and “Safety and Security” pages).
2022-04-04 15:41
Update to information on providing proof of vaccination for entry to Eswatini (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-03-15 16:15
Information on Eswatini’s political situation and updated information on entry requirements for all travellers (‘Summary’, ‘Coronavirus’, ‘Safety and security’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)