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eSwatini passport visa requirements 2026

Where a eSwatini passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

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43Visa-free
39eVisa
25Visa on arrival
91Visa required

eSwatini passport at a glance

With a eSwatini passport you can enter 43 destinations visa-free and 25 with a visa on arrival, so 68 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 39 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 91 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for eSwatini

Do eSwatini passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

DestinationEntry rule for eSwatini passports
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)Visa required
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaeVisa
JapanVisa required
ChinaVisa required
United Arab EmirateseVisa
TurkeyVisa required
ThailandVisa required
IndiaeVisa
South AfricaVisa-free (30 days)

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for eSwatini passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa17111312
Asia681819
Europe20340
North America12128
Oceania4424
South America2118

Longest visa-free stays

Where eSwatini passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 43
eVisa 39
Visa on arrival 25
Visa required 91

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can eSwatini passport holders visit without a visa?

eSwatini passport holders can visit 43 destinations visa-free, including Malaysia, Singapore, South Africa, Philippines, Tanzania, Rwanda and others. Adding the 25 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 68 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to eSwatini passport holders?

25 destinations offer a visa on arrival to eSwatini passport holders, including Maldives, Sri Lanka, Jordan, Senegal, Cape Verde, Bolivia, Macau, Bangladesh and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can eSwatini passport holders travel with an eVisa?

39 destinations let eSwatini passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, South Korea, Kenya, Georgia, Vietnam, Qatar, Oman and others.

Do eSwatini passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

eSwatini passport holders need a visa issued before travel in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do eSwatini passport holders need a visa for the United States?

eSwatini passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do eSwatini passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

eSwatini passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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