Swaziland — Facts
Language
The official languages are Siswati and English.
Currency
The official currency is the Lilangeni (SZL), plural Emalangeni, which is equal to 100 cents. The South African Rand is also accepted as legal tender (notes only) and is pegged to the Lilangeni (L1=R1). Visitors should exchange any Emalangeni they have left back into their own currency before leaving the country. Travelers checks are widely accepted and are best taken in US Dollars, Euros or Pounds Sterling, to avoid high commission. American Express, Visa and MasterCard are widely accepted. Banks are generally open Monday to Friday, and some banks are open on Saturdays. Visa ATM machines are available in the main towns.
6.7610
Time
Local time is GMT +2.
Electricity
Electrical current is 230 volts, 50Hz. The plug type used is a 15-amp round, three-pin plug as used in South Africa.
Communications
The international dialing code for Swaziland is +268 and the outgoing code 00, followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0027 for South Africa). The city code (0)67 is used for Villaverde de Guadealimar only. The country is covered by a GSM 900 mobile network, and an Internet service provider is active. Post offices open weekdays from 8am to 5pm, and Saturdays 8am to 11am. Public telephones are well distributed through the towns and villages.
Duty-Free
Travelers to Swaziland do not have to pay duty on 400 cigarettes, 50 cigars and 250g tobacco; 1 bottle alcoholic beverage (up to 0.75 liters) and 284ml of perfume. For goods re-imported to the country, travelers must complete a DA65 or NEP-form. Married couples traveling together are allowed free import for one person.
Tourist Office
Swaziland Tourism Authority, Mbabane: +268 404 9693 or www.welcometoswaziland.com
Embassies in Swaziland
- United States Embassy, Mbabane: +268 404 6441.
- British High Commission, Pretoria (also responsible for Swaziland): +27 (0)12 421 7500.
- Canadian High Commission, Pretoria, South Africa (also responsible for Swaziland): +27 (0)12 422 3000.
- South African High Commission, Mbabane: +268 404 4651.
- New Zealand High Commission, Pretoria, South Africa (also responsible for Swaziland): + 27 (0)12 435 9100.
Swaziland Embassies Abroad
- Kingdom of Swaziland Embassy, Washington DC, United States (also responsible for Canada): +1 202 234 5002.
- Kingdom of Swaziland High Commission, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7630 6611.
- Kingdom of Swaziland High Commission, Pretoria, South Africa: +27 (0)12 344 1910.
Emergency
999 (Police)
Language
The official languages are Siswati and English.
Currency
The official currency is the Lilangeni (SZL), plural Emalangeni, which is equal to 100 cents. The South African Rand is also accepted as legal tender (notes only) and is pegged to the Lilangeni (L1=R1). Visitors should exchange any Emalangeni they have left back into their own currency before leaving the country. Travelers checks are widely accepted and are best taken in US Dollars, Euros or Pounds Sterling, to avoid high commission. American Express, Visa and MasterCard are widely accepted. Banks are generally open Monday to Friday, and some banks are open on Saturdays. Visa ATM machines are available in the main towns.
6.7610
Time
Local time is GMT +2.
Electricity
Electrical current is 230 volts, 50Hz. The plug type used is a 15-amp round, three-pin plug as used in South Africa.
Communications
The international dialing code for Swaziland is +268 and the outgoing code 00, followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0027 for South Africa). The city code (0)67 is used for Villaverde de Guadealimar only. The country is covered by a GSM 900 mobile network, and an Internet service provider is active. Post offices open weekdays from 8am to 5pm, and Saturdays 8am to 11am. Public telephones are well distributed through the towns and villages.
Duty-Free
Travelers to Swaziland do not have to pay duty on 400 cigarettes, 50 cigars and 250g tobacco; 1 bottle alcoholic beverage (up to 0.75 liters) and 284ml of perfume. For goods re-imported to the country, travelers must complete a DA65 or NEP-form. Married couples traveling together are allowed free import for one person.
Tourist Office
Swaziland Tourism Authority, Mbabane: +268 404 9693 or www.welcometoswaziland.com
Embassies in Swaziland
- United States Embassy, Mbabane: +268 404 6441.
- British High Commission, Pretoria (also responsible for Swaziland): +27 (0)12 421 7500.
- Canadian High Commission, Pretoria, South Africa (also responsible for Swaziland): +27 (0)12 422 3000.
- South African High Commission, Mbabane: +268 404 4651.
- New Zealand High Commission, Pretoria, South Africa (also responsible for Swaziland): + 27 (0)12 435 9100.
Swaziland Embassies Abroad
- Kingdom of Swaziland Embassy, Washington DC, United States (also responsible for Canada): +1 202 234 5002.
- Kingdom of Swaziland High Commission, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7630 6611.
- Kingdom of Swaziland High Commission, Pretoria, South Africa: +27 (0)12 344 1910.
Emergency
999 (Police)
Language
The official languages are Siswati and English.
Currency
The official currency is the Lilangeni (SZL), plural Emalangeni, which is equal to 100 cents. The South African Rand is also accepted as legal tender (notes only) and is pegged to the Lilangeni (L1=R1). Visitors should exchange any Emalangeni they have left back into their own currency before leaving the country. Travelers checks are widely accepted and are best taken in US Dollars, Euros or Pounds Sterling, to avoid high commission. American Express, Visa and MasterCard are widely accepted. Banks are generally open Monday to Friday, and some banks are open on Saturdays. Visa ATM machines are available in the main towns.
6.7610
Time
Local time is GMT +2.
Electricity
Electrical current is 230 volts, 50Hz. The plug type used is a 15-amp round, three-pin plug as used in South Africa.
Communications
The international dialing code for Swaziland is +268 and the outgoing code 00, followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0027 for South Africa). The city code (0)67 is used for Villaverde de Guadealimar only. The country is covered by a GSM 900 mobile network, and an Internet service provider is active. Post offices open weekdays from 8am to 5pm, and Saturdays 8am to 11am. Public telephones are well distributed through the towns and villages.
Duty-Free
Travelers to Swaziland do not have to pay duty on 400 cigarettes, 50 cigars and 250g tobacco; 1 bottle alcoholic beverage (up to 0.75 liters) and 284ml of perfume. For goods re-imported to the country, travelers must complete a DA65 or NEP-form. Married couples traveling together are allowed free import for one person.
Tourist Office
Swaziland Tourism Authority, Mbabane: +268 404 9693 or www.welcometoswaziland.com
Embassies in Swaziland
- United States Embassy, Mbabane: +268 404 6441.
- British High Commission, Pretoria (also responsible for Swaziland): +27 (0)12 421 7500.
- Canadian High Commission, Pretoria, South Africa (also responsible for Swaziland): +27 (0)12 422 3000.
- South African High Commission, Mbabane: +268 404 4651.
- New Zealand High Commission, Pretoria, South Africa (also responsible for Swaziland): + 27 (0)12 435 9100.
Swaziland Embassies Abroad
- Kingdom of Swaziland Embassy, Washington DC, United States (also responsible for Canada): +1 202 234 5002.
- Kingdom of Swaziland High Commission, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7630 6611.
- Kingdom of Swaziland High Commission, Pretoria, South Africa: +27 (0)12 344 1910.
Emergency
999 (Police)
Language
The official languages are Siswati and English.
Currency
The official currency is the Lilangeni (SZL), plural Emalangeni, which is equal to 100 cents. The South African Rand is also accepted as legal tender (notes only) and is pegged to the Lilangeni (L1=R1). Visitors should exchange any Emalangeni they have left back into their own currency before leaving the country. Travelers checks are widely accepted and are best taken in US Dollars, Euros or Pounds Sterling, to avoid high commission. American Express, Visa and MasterCard are widely accepted. Banks are generally open Monday to Friday, and some banks are open on Saturdays. Visa ATM machines are available in the main towns.
6.7610
Time
Local time is GMT +2.
Electricity
Electrical current is 230 volts, 50Hz. The plug type used is a 15-amp round, three-pin plug as used in South Africa.
Communications
The international dialing code for Swaziland is +268 and the outgoing code 00, followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0027 for South Africa). The city code (0)67 is used for Villaverde de Guadealimar only. The country is covered by a GSM 900 mobile network, and an Internet service provider is active. Post offices open weekdays from 8am to 5pm, and Saturdays 8am to 11am. Public telephones are well distributed through the towns and villages.
Duty-Free
Travelers to Swaziland do not have to pay duty on 400 cigarettes, 50 cigars and 250g tobacco; 1 bottle alcoholic beverage (up to 0.75 liters) and 284ml of perfume. For goods re-imported to the country, travelers must complete a DA65 or NEP-form. Married couples traveling together are allowed free import for one person.
Tourist Office
Swaziland Tourism Authority, Mbabane: +268 404 9693 or www.welcometoswaziland.com
Embassies in Swaziland
- United States Embassy, Mbabane: +268 404 6441.
- British High Commission, Pretoria (also responsible for Swaziland): +27 (0)12 421 7500.
- Canadian High Commission, Pretoria, South Africa (also responsible for Swaziland): +27 (0)12 422 3000.
- South African High Commission, Mbabane: +268 404 4651.
- New Zealand High Commission, Pretoria, South Africa (also responsible for Swaziland): + 27 (0)12 435 9100.
Swaziland Embassies Abroad
- Kingdom of Swaziland Embassy, Washington DC, United States (also responsible for Canada): +1 202 234 5002.
- Kingdom of Swaziland High Commission, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7630 6611.
- Kingdom of Swaziland High Commission, Pretoria, South Africa: +27 (0)12 344 1910.
Emergency
999 (Police)
