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Eswatini visa for New Zealand citizens

Entry requirement

Visa-free up to 30 days

Eswatini admits New Zealand citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.

Maximum stay
30 days
Where to apply
Nothing to apply for in advance

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

For longer stays: study, work and residence

All visa types for Eswatini

Citizens of Eswatini travelling to New Zealand

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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.

For a trip from New Zealand to Eswatini, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 New Zealand citizens can stay in Eswatini

New Zealand citizens may stay in Eswatini for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Eswatini.

Eswatini’s neighbours for New Zealand citizens

South Africa admits New Zealand citizens visa-free.

Citizens of Eswatini travelling to New Zealand

Citizens of Eswatini need a visa for New Zealand, obtained before travel.

Frequently asked questions

Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Eswatini?

Eswatini admits New Zealand citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.

How long can New Zealand citizens stay in Eswatini?

New Zealand citizens can stay in Eswatini for up to 30 days.

Do citizens of Eswatini need a visa for New Zealand?

Citizens of Eswatini need a visa for New Zealand, obtained before travel.

Can New Zealand citizens enter Eswatini visa-free?

Yes, New Zealand citizens can enter Eswatini without a visa and stay for up to 30 days.

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.