Destination
Eswatini
Africa · Mbabane
Entry details
Visa required
- Source's ruleVisa required
- Passport validityValid on arrival
Practical details for a short tourist stay — conditions change; always verify with an official source.
When to go
Seasonal calendar — from climate data and curated definitions.
Public holidays
National holidays — closures and days off.
Christmas Day
December 25, 2026
Fri · in 87d
St. Stephen's Day
Boxing Day
December 26, 2026
Sat · in 88d
New Year's Day
January 1, 2027
Fri · in 94d
Good Friday
March 26, 2027
Fri · in 178d
Easter Monday
March 29, 2027
Mon · in 181d
King's Birthday
April 19, 2027
Mon · in 202d
National Flag Day
April 26, 2027
Mon · in 209d
Workers' Day
May 1, 2027
Sat · in 214d
Car rental & driving
Whether your licence is recognized, and which side traffic drives on — per the UN road-traffic conventions.
This country is in a different convention — your IDP may not be recognized; a certified translation or a local licence may be required. Check with the rental company.
Health
Internet
Connectivity on the road: coverage, data price, access.
Prices
Frequently asked questions
Eswatini: do Turkmenistan citizens need a visa?
Yes, Turkmenistan citizens need a visa arranged in advance via a consulate or visa centre.
What do you need to enter?
Passport must be valid Valid on arrival. Rules change — check the official source before you travel.
Similar visa-free destinations
Similar climate, sea and prices — no visa needed in advance.
If something goes wrong
Lost passport, detention, emergencies — where to turn.
MFA emergency line:+993 12 44-56-92MFA consular service hotlineAbout the country
- Capital
- Mbabane
- Continent
- Africa
- Population
- 1,136,191
- Area
- 17,363 km²
- Currency
- Lilangeni · SZL
- Time zone
- 19:08UTC+2
- Sockets
- M
- Calling code
- +268
- Languages
- English, Swati
- Borders
- 🇿🇦 South Africa🇲🇿 Mozambique
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