Swaziland — Visas and Healthcare
Passports and Visas
All visitors require a passport, tickets and documents for return or onward travel, and sufficient funds to cover their stay. Travelers wishing to stay longer than two months may obtain a Temporary Residence Permit from the Chief Immigration Officer at Mbabane prior to expiration of visa free travel. It is highly recommended that passports have at least six months validity remaining after your intended date of departure from your travel destination. Immigration officials often apply different rules to those stated by travel agents and official sources.
Americans
US citizens do not require a visa for a stay of up to 30 days. A valid passport is required. All visitors must hold onward or return tickets and all documents required for their next destination and sufficient funds to cover their stay.
UK Nationals
A visa is required by British citizens, but can be obtained free of charge on arrival. A valid passport is required. All visitors must hold onward or return tickets and all documents required for their next destination and sufficient funds to cover their stay.
Canadians
Canadian citizens do not require a visa for a stay of up to 30 days. A valid passport is required. All visitors must hold onward or return tickets and all documents required for their next destination and sufficient funds to cover their stay.
Australians
Australians do not require a visa for a stay of up to 30 days. A valid passport is required. All visitors must hold onward or return tickets and all documents required for their next destination and sufficient funds to cover their stay.
South Africans
South African nationals do not require a visa for a stay of up to 30 days. A valid passport is required. All visitors must hold onward or return tickets and all documents required for their next destination and sufficient funds to cover their stay.
Irish Nationals
Irish nationals require a visa, which can be obtained free of charge on arrival. A valid passport is required. All visitors must hold onward or return tickets and all documents required for their next destination and sufficient funds to cover their stay.
New Zealanders
Nationals of New Zealand do not require a visa for a stay of up to 30 days. A valid passport is required. All visitors must hold onward or return tickets and all documents required for their next destination and sufficient funds to cover their stay.
Healthcare
For health purposes, travelers arriving in Swaziland within six days of having been in a yellow fever infected area require a vaccination certificate. Hepatitis A, rabies, polio and typhoid vaccinations are recommended, as are malaria prevention measures for those visiting the lowland areas. Bilharzia exists in some rivers, and cholera outbreaks occur. There is an extremely high HIV/AIDS infection rate and all precautions should be taken. Mains water in hotels and towns is safe to drink and food, including dairy products, presents no risk. Medical facilities are poor in the country, but the tourist hotels offer private services for minor problems. Serious cases can be transported to South Africa for treatment. Medical insurance is recommended.
Safety
The crime rate is low and most visits are trouble free. It is wise, however, to take precautions against theft, and avoid traveling by road at night as tehre is a danger of hijacking.
