India to eSwatini visa requirements

Indian ordinary passport holders need a visa for eSwatini. India is NOT on eSwatini's visa-exempt list, and visa-on-arrival has been suspended. The recommended route is the official eSwatini eVisa (evisa.gov.sz), applied for before travel; an embassy/High Commission paper visa remains the alternative. As of mid-2026, India is not among the roughly 90+ jurisdictions exempt from visas to enter the Kingdom of eSwatini, so Indian ordinary passport holders require a visa for a short tourist visit. eSwatini's official tourism authority and the High Commission of India in Mbabane confirm that visa-on-arrival is currently not available at border posts and that visas must be arranged in advance. eSwatini operates an official eVisa portal (evisa.gov.sz), so the most convenient route for Indian tourists is to apply online for a single-entry tourist eVisa before departure; alternatively, a paper visa can be obtained from an eSwatini diplomatic mission. A standard entry visa permits a stay of up to 30 days, extendable at the Ministry of Home Affairs / Department of Immigration in Mbabane. Travelers should carry a passport valid for at least six months, a return/onward ticket, proof of accommodation, and proof of sufficient funds. Because aggregator sites sometimes incorrectly list India as visa-free, this guide follows the conservative, official position: a visa (eVisa) is required.