EswatiniItaly

Italy visa for citizens of Eswatini

Entry requirement

Visa required

Italy requires citizens of Eswatini to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambmaputo.esteri.it

Which Italy visa?

Schengen visa (type C) for tourism

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
Fee
€90

All visa types for Italy

Italy’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Italian missions in Eswatini

Italy has 1 mission in Eswatini. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Mbabane.

Italy looks after Eswatini from abroad: the official diplomatic lists used here name an embassy in Maputo, Mozambique as the responsible post. Italy sets which of its missions takes applications from Eswatini; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Italian citizens travelling to Eswatini

ItalyEswatini Visa-free, 30 days Eswatini visa for citizens of Italy

Travel advice for Italy

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

Before travelling from Eswatini to Italy, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Italy at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 9 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Italy (updated 3 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Italy (updated 23 October 2026).

Good to know

How long citizens of Eswatini can stay in Italy

How long citizens of Eswatini may stay in Italy is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How citizens of Eswatini apply

Italy has no embassy or career consulate in Eswatini, and its honorary consulate in Mbabane normally does not issue visas. Citizens of Eswatini apply through a mission of Italy accredited to Eswatini from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Italy for visas; the official visa portal of Italy names the right place.

Italy and the Schengen area

A Schengen visa issued by Italy lets citizens of Eswatini travel in all Schengen states; apply to Italy when it is the main destination of the trip.

Italy’s neighbours for citizens of Eswatini

Switzerland, the Holy See, Slovenia, San Marino, France and Austria require citizens of Eswatini to obtain a visa in advance.

Italian citizens travelling to Eswatini

Italian 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 Italy?

Italy requires citizens of Eswatini to hold a visa issued in advance.

Is there an embassy of Italy in Eswatini?

No. Italy has no embassy in Eswatini, only honorary consulates in Mbabane. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Maputo, Mozambique for Eswatini.

How much does the Italy tourist visa cost?

Italy’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa.

Do Italian citizens need a visa for Eswatini?

Italian citizens do not need a visa for Eswatini: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.

Can citizens of Eswatini enter Italy visa-free?

No; citizens of Eswatini need a visa for Italy obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.