eSwatini (Swaziland)

Crossing Border by Vehicle:

• Hired Car: Remember to obtain relevant paperwork from the rental company
• Copy of registration papers of the car
• If the car is not in the drivers name, a letter of authorisation is required
• If vehicle is still being financed, carry a letter of authority from the bank (must include dates of travel) together with the vehicle license papers.
• ZA sticker
• Passport & Valid Drivers License

Cross Border Charges:

Light Vehicles: E100
Commercial Vehicles: E300

Border Post Times

Bulembu/ Josefdal : 08.00 – 16.00
Gege/ Bothashoop : 08.00 – 16.00
Lavumiso/ Golela : 0700 – 22.00
Lomahasha/Namaacha : 07.00 – 00.00
Lundzi/Waverley : 08.00 – 16.00
Mahamba : 07.00 – 22.00
Mananga : 07.00 – 18.00
Matsamo/Jeppe’s Reef : 07.00 – 20.00
Mhlumeni/Goba : 06:00 – 00:00
Ngwenya/Oshoek :24 Hours
Nsalitshe /Onverwacht : 08.00 – 18.00
Sandlane/ Nerston : 08.00 – 18.00
Sicunusa/Houdkop : 08.00 – 18.00

No visas are required for South African passport holders for a stay of up to 30 days for tourism / business purposes.

A full passport valid for at least three months is required for entry into Eswatini, with 2 blank pages
To check if you require a visa, please visit: www.thekingdomofeswatini.com/visa-guide/
For other visa types or stays longer than 30 days, please contact the embassy.

High Commission Of The Kingdom Of Eswatini

715 Government Ave, Arcadia 0083
PO Box 14294 Hatfield, 0028
Tel: (012) 344-1910
E-mail: visa@swazihighcom.co.za / pretoria@swazihighcom.co.za

SA High Commission

2nd Fl., The New Mall, Dr Sishayi Rd, Mbabane
Tel: +268 2049 3000
E-mail: ledwban@dirco.gov.za

Compulsory: Yellow Fever (Dependant on Country of Origin/Stopover)
Recommended Travel Vaccines: Hepatitis A & B, Rabies, Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio

Malaria Risk

2026: Jan 1; Apr 3, 6, 25, 27; May 1, 14; Jul 22; Sep 6, 7; Dec 25-26, 28