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United Kingdom visa for citizens of Eswatini

Visa required

Citizens of Eswatini need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which United Kingdom visa?

Standard Visitor visa (tourism)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 6 months per visit
Fee
£135
Processing time
Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment

Apply on GOV.UK – Apply for a Standard Visitor visa

All visa types for the United Kingdom

The United Kingdom’s tourist visa costs £135 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is gov.uk. Processing time, as the United Kingdom states it: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 6 months per visit.

Where citizens of Eswatini apply for a visa for the United Kingdom

United Kingdom has no embassy or consulate in Eswatini on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

The nearest British missions to Mbabane are in Maputo, Mozambique (149 km from Mbabane), Pretoria, South Africa (297 km) and Maseru, Lesotho (489 km). The United Kingdom sets which of its missions takes applications from Eswatini; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

British citizens travelling to Eswatini

United KingdomEswatini Visa-free, 30 days Eswatini visa for citizens of the United Kingdom

Travel advice for the United Kingdom

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • 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 the United Kingdom, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates the United Kingdom at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Kingdom (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

How long citizens of Eswatini can stay in the United Kingdom

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

How citizens of Eswatini apply

The United Kingdom has no embassy or career consulate in Eswatini. Citizens of Eswatini apply through a mission of the United Kingdom accredited to Eswatini from abroad; the official visa portal of the United Kingdom names the right place.

The United Kingdom’s neighbours for citizens of Eswatini

Ireland requires citizens of Eswatini to obtain a visa in advance.

British citizens travelling to Eswatini

British 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 the United Kingdom?

Citizens of Eswatini need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of the United Kingdom in Eswatini?

No. The United Kingdom has no embassy in Eswatini. The nearest British embassy is in Maputo, Mozambique, 149 km from Mbabane.

How much does the United Kingdom tourist visa cost?

The United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £135 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment.

Do British citizens need a visa for Eswatini?

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

Can citizens of Eswatini enter the United Kingdom visa-free?

No; citizens of Eswatini need a visa for the United Kingdom 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.