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🇪🇹 Does an Ethiopian need a visa for Eswatini 🇸🇿?

What this means for your trip

You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.

Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.

Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.

Eswatini at a glance

Capital: Lobamba · Currency: Swazi lilangeni (SZL, L); South African rand (ZAR, R) · Official languages: English, Swazi · Calling code: +268

U.S. State Department travel advisory for Eswatini: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (updated 10 July 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

Plugs and voltage

You need a travel adapter: Eswatini uses plug types D, M, Ethiopia uses C, E, F, J, L. Mains voltage differs (Eswatini: 230 V; Ethiopia: 220 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

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Easier destinations near Eswatini for Ethiopian passport holders

• 🇱🇸 Lesotho — e-Visa
• 🇳🇦 Namibia — e-Visa
• 🇿🇦 South Africa — e-Visa

The other way round

🇸🇿 Swazi passport holders visiting Ethiopia: Swazi passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia, usually at the airport or land border.

The Ethiopian passport at a glance

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