Visa Requirements

US Citizens

US citizens do not need a visa for tourist or business travel for a stay up to 60 days to this country. A valid US Passport is required. Temporary residence permit available in Mbabane for longer stay. Visitors must report to immigration authorities or police station within 48 hours unless lodging in a hotel.

Yellow fever and cholera immunizations are required if you are arriving from an infected area.

Any US citizen who wishes to travel to Swaziland for any purpose other than tourism or business negotiations (e.g. work, study, adoption, immigration, or stays longer than stipulated in the entry requirements) should contact the embassy or nearest consulate directly.

Non-US Citizens

For those nationals who are required to obtain a visa to enter Swaziland, submit the following documents:

Tourist Visa

  1. A valid, signed US passport. The passport must have at least 6 months remaining after the completion of your stay in Swaziland, and contain at least one blank visa page.
  2. Fully completed and signed Swaziland Visa Application
  3. Passport photograph
  4. Copy of air tickets or itinerary
  5. Invitation letter if applicable
  6. Copy of US Alien Registration Card (Green Card) if applicable

Business Visa

  1. A valid, signed US passport. The passport must have at least 6 months remaining after the completion of your stay in Swaziland, and contain at least one blank visa page.
  2. Fully completed and signed Swaziland Visa Application
  3. Passport photograph
  4. Copy of air tickets or itinerary
  5. Invitation letter if applicable
  6. Copy of US Alien Registration Card (Green Card) if applicable
  7. A business letter of introduction and financial responsibility is required to be typed on your company letterhead and addressed to: Embassy of Swaziland, Visa Section, Washington, DC. This letter must be signed by a company officer other than the traveler, and should:
    1. state the nature of business to be performed;
    2. include the name and address of the company to be visited;
    3. guarantee sufficient financial support during visit; and
    4. guarantee return transportation to the US for the applicant.

Fees

In addition to the standard Iratex fees, the following consular fees apply:

3 Months – Single Entry$14.00 per visa
3 Months – Multiple Entry$28.00 per visa
6 Months – Multiple Entry$41.00 per visa
9 Months – Multiple Entry$65.00 per visa
12 Months – Multiple Entry$88.00 per visa

Visa Information

The Swaziland visa is usually issued for a single entry within three months of the date of issue, for period of stay up to 60 days.