Malawi
Eswatini
Eswatini visa for Malawian citizens
Entry requirement
Malawian citizens do not need a visa for Eswatini: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Citizens of Eswatini travelling to Malawi
EswatiniMalawi Visa-free, 90 days Malawi visa for citizens of Eswatini
Travel advice for Eswatini
- 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.
Malawian citizens planning a trip to Eswatini can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Eswatini at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 9 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Eswatini (updated 10 December 2025) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Eswatini (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Malawian citizens can stay in Eswatini
Malawian citizens may stay in Eswatini for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Eswatini.
Eswatini’s neighbours for Malawian citizens
South Africa and Mozambique admit Malawian citizens visa-free.
Citizens of Eswatini travelling to Malawi
No visa is needed by citizens of Eswatini for Malawi, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Malawi and Eswatini.
Frequently asked questions
Do Malawian citizens need a visa for Eswatini?
Malawian citizens do not need a visa for Eswatini: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
How long can Malawian citizens stay in Eswatini?
Malawian citizens can stay in Eswatini for up to 30 days.
Do citizens of Eswatini need a visa for Malawi?
No visa is needed by citizens of Eswatini for Malawi, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Malawian citizens enter Eswatini visa-free?
Yes, Malawian citizens can enter Eswatini without a visa and stay for up to 30 days.
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.