Up to 30 days initially. You can apply for a 30-day extension at the Ministry of Home Affairs; stays over 60 days require a Temporary Residence Permit.

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United Kingdom to eSwatini visa requirements

Q: Do I need a yellow fever vaccination?

Only if you are arriving from a country listed as a yellow fever transmission risk. A certificate is then required.

Q: What if I am transiting through South Africa?

Ensure you meet South Africa's entry rules and have extra blank passport pages; many UK travellers reach eSwatini overland from South Africa.

UK ordinary passport holders can visit eSwatini visa-free for up to 30 days for tourism. No visa or eVisa is needed for a short stay. British citizens holding an ordinary passport do not need a visa to enter the Kingdom of eSwatini (formerly Swaziland) for tourism or a short business visit. On arrival you receive a free visitor's permit allowing a stay of up to 30 days, which can be extended once by 30 days at the Ministry of Home Affairs. Stays beyond 60 days require a Temporary Residence Permit. Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your arrival date and have at least 2 blank pages (4 if you also enter South Africa, e.g. via overland transit). You may be asked health-related questions on arrival, and a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required only if you are arriving from a country with yellow fever transmission risk. eSwatini launched an eVisa portal in 2025 mainly for visa-required nationalities; UK travellers do not need to use it for a short tourist visit. Carry proof of onward travel and sufficient funds, and ensure your entry stamp shows the correct dates.

VISA-FREETOURISMSINGLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

Visa-free entry (visitor's permit on arrival)

Maximum stay

Up to 30 days (extendable +30 days)

per entry

Entries

Single entry per stamp (re-entry permitted with valid passport)

from issue date

Visa fee

Free (no fee for visa-free entry)

consular fee only

Processing time

Granted on arrival at the border/airport

standard track

Validity

Permit valid for the duration of stamped stay, up to 30 days

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm passport validity

Ensure your UK passport is valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned arrival date and has at least 2 blank pages (4 if also entering South Africa).

· 3 months validity· 2 blank pages

/02

Book travel and accommodation

Arrange flights into King Mswati III International Airport (or an overland route) and proof of onward/return travel and accommodation.

· Onward ticket· Accommodation proof

/03

Check health requirements

Carry a yellow fever vaccination certificate only if arriving from a country with transmission risk. Be ready to answer health questions and complete a health form on arrival.

· Yellow fever (if applicable)· Health form

/04

Arrive and request entry

At immigration, present your passport; no visa is required for stays up to 30 days. State tourism as your purpose.

· No visa needed· State purpose

/05

Verify your entry stamp

Check that the stamp shows the correct entry date and authorised stay. Incorrect dates can lead to re-entry being barred for up to a year.

· Check dates

/06

Extend if needed

To stay beyond 30 days, apply for a 30-day extension at the Ministry of Home Affairs before your permit expires; for over 60 days apply for a Temporary Residence Permit.

· Ministry of Home Affairs· TRP over 60 days

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

12 items

Personalized checklist

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredUK passport valid 3+ months beyond arrival date

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

ConditionalAt least 2 blank passport pages (4 if also entering South Africa)

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RecommendedProof of onward or return travel