Eswatini
Warnings and insurance
Eswatini - Mozambique border
There has been significant unrest across Mozambique in recent months following national elections on 9 October 2024. The situation has improved since late December, but there remains the potential for further sporadic unrest and delays or closures at the border at short notice.
Seek local advice, monitor local media and FCDO’s travel advice for Mozambique before travel.
Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:
- see general advice for women travellers
- read our guide on disability and travel abroad
- see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
- read about safety for solo and independent travel
- see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad
Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
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The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice about risks of travel to help you make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice.
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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)