Eswatini
Germany
Germany visa for citizens of Eswatini
Entry requirement
Germany requires citizens of Eswatini to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Germany visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Germany visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
Germany’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is videx.diplo.de. Processing time, as Germany states it: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Where citizens of Eswatini apply for a visa for Germany
Germany has no embassy or consulate in Eswatini on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Germany in Pretoria296 km
Pretorius Street 1267, Pretoria
Germany looks after Eswatini from abroad: the official diplomatic lists used here name an embassy in Pretoria, South Africa (296 km from Mbabane) as the responsible post. Germany sets which of its missions takes applications from Eswatini; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
German citizens travelling to Eswatini
GermanyEswatini Visa-free, 30 days Eswatini visa for citizens of Germany
Travel advice for Germany
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Eswatini to Germany, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Germany at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 12 May 2025) and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Germany (updated 11 August 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of Eswatini can stay in Germany
How long citizens of Eswatini may stay in Germany is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of Eswatini apply
Germany has no embassy or career consulate in Eswatini. Citizens of Eswatini apply through a mission of Germany accredited to Eswatini from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Germany for visas; the official visa portal of Germany names the right place.
Germany and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Germany lets citizens of Eswatini travel in all Schengen states; apply to Germany when it is the main destination of the trip.
Germany’s neighbours for citizens of Eswatini
Switzerland, Poland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, France and Austria require citizens of Eswatini to obtain a visa in advance.
German citizens travelling to Eswatini
German citizens do not need a visa for Eswatini: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Eswatini need a visa for Germany?
Germany requires citizens of Eswatini to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Germany in Eswatini?
No. Germany has no embassy in Eswatini. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Pretoria, South Africa for Eswatini.
How much does the Germany tourist visa cost?
Germany’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
Do German citizens need a visa for Eswatini?
German citizens do not need a visa for Eswatini: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
Can citizens of Eswatini enter Germany visa-free?
No; citizens of Eswatini need a visa for Germany obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.