Vietnam to eSwatini visa requirements

Vietnamese ordinary passport holders need a visa for eSwatini, and the recommended route is the official eVisa applied for online at evisa.gov.sz before travel. There is no visa on arrival, and Vietnam is not on eSwatini's visa-exempt list. Vietnam is not among the roughly 94 jurisdictions that enjoy visa-free entry to the Kingdom of eSwatini, so a Vietnamese ordinary passport holder must obtain a visa before traveling. eSwatini does not offer visa on arrival at its border posts. Since the launch of the official eVisa portal (evisa.gov.sz) in August 2025, eligible visa-required nationals, including Vietnamese citizens, can apply online for a tourist eVisa rather than visiting a diplomatic mission. The eVisa is typically issued as a short-stay tourist authorization permitting up to 30 days per entry, with passport validity of at least three months beyond the intended departure date required. Applicants upload a passport bio-page, a recent photo, proof of onward/return travel, accommodation details, and proof of sufficient funds, then pay the visa fee online. Processing generally takes about 5 to 15 business days, so travelers should apply well ahead of departure. Single-entry tourist eVisas carry a low government fee in Lilangeni (the local currency, pegged to the South African Rand), with multiple-entry options available at higher cost. eSwatini is in Southern Africa and is not part of the Schengen area, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply. Travelers should always reconfirm fees and eligibility on the official portal before applying, as the eVisa system is relatively new and details can change.