Swaziland visa requirements for Gaboneses

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Gaboneses visiting Swaziland

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Swazi Visa.

  • Gabon Passport with a validity of more than 6 months from the intended period of exiting Swaziland.
  • The passport should have at least two blank pages for the Swaziland visa stamp.
  • Duly completely and signed visa application form signed by the applicant is required.
  • Two recent passport-sized photographs with a white background.
  • Original copy of bank statement from the past three months prior to the period of visa application. 
  • Travel insurance which has sufficient medical coverage.
  • The insurance should be valid for the duration of the stay in Swaziland.
  • Proof of civil status is required.
  • Proof of accommodation or hotel reservations for the whole duration of stay in Swaziland is required.
  • A copy of the return flight ticket is required.
  • Travel itinerary showing details of activities in Swaziland, entry and exit dates from Swaziland is required.

Swaziland Visa for Gaboneses

Facts about Swaziland

Types of Swaziland Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Tourist visa 2 working days 30 days
Business visa 2 working days 30 days

General Requirements for Swaziland Visa

  • Gabon Passport with a validity of more than 6 months from the intended period of exiting Swaziland.
  • The passport should have at least two blank pages for the Swaziland visa stamp.
  • Duly completely and signed visa application form signed by the applicant is required.
  • Two recent passport-sized photographs with a white background.
  • Original copy of bank statement from the past three months prior to the period of visa application. 
  • Travel insurance which has sufficient medical coverage.
  • The insurance should be valid for the duration of the stay in Swaziland.
  • Proof of civil status is required.
  • Proof of accommodation or hotel reservations for the whole duration of stay in Swaziland is required.
  • A copy of the return flight ticket is required.
  • Travel itinerary showing details of activities in Swaziland, entry and exit dates from Swaziland is required.
Swaziland Tourist visa Swaziland Business visa

Swaziland Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • One  Swaziland visa application form that is completely filled and signed by the applicant.
  • One recent passport photograph taken against a white background.
  • One invitation from the host in Swaziland must be notarized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
  • Applicants are required to provide a copy of the certificate against Yellow fever.
  • Original passport with 6 months validity beyond stay in Swaziland.
  • Passport must have at least one blank visa page for a visa.
  • One copy of the flight itinerary showing entry and exit date.
  •  Letter of invitation from friend, family or tour organization in Swaziland stating the nature of the trip, the name and address of the host to be visited in Swaziland. 
  • It is important to note that for parents travelling with their children or legal guardians travelling with their dependents, proof of parenthood or legal custody such as court order or birth certificate of the child may be required before a visa can be issued.
  • Anyone planning on travelling with the minor should submit a photocopy of a valid passport.

Swaziland Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • One completed and signed the Swaziland Visa application.
  • One passport-type photo taken within the last three months.
  • Invitation from the host must be notarized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Swaziland.
  • One copy of proof of vaccination against yellow fever.
  • Gabon passport with 6 months validity beyond trip completion. 
  • Passport should have one blank visa page for the entry stamp.
  • A typewritten and notarized business letter on company letterhead stating the nature of the business to be conducted, the name and address of a reference to be contacted in Swaziland. 
  • The invitation letter must be addressed to the Embassy of Swaziland. 
  • No business visa will be granted without an official business letter and please be aware that the business invitation letter should be at least 3 months valid.
  • All required business visa documents must be stamped by the local Department of Immigration.
  • Letter from employer or sponsoring company in Swaziland, on company letterhead, introducing the applicant, indicating the applicant's employment status/position held in the company, and clearly stating the purpose of visit to Swaziland. 
  • The business letter must also indicate who will be financially responsible for the applicant and must provide detailed contact information in Swaziland.
  • Computer-generated flight itinerary from the airline or travel agency or copy of airline tickets showing departure date from Swaziland.

Swaziland Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

10.00 (USD)

Business visa

10.00 (USD)

Swaziland Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Gabon

Location

Address

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There is currently no Embassy of Swaziland in Gabon, however, applicants are advised to apply at the Embassy in Gabon's neighbor countries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the common foods eaten in Swaziland?

Common foods in Swaziland include sorghum and maize, often served with goat meat, very popular livestock there. The farming industry mainly depends on sugar cane, tobacco, rice, corn, peanuts, and the exportation of goat meat and beef.

How safe is Swaziland?

Swaziland is, by-and-large, a safe country in which to travel. It does not have South Africa's alarming crime rate, and tourists are seldom targeted. Indeed, hospitality is a cornerstone of Swazi culture and the average visitor's experience is overwhelmingly a friendly and relaxed one.

What are the religion practiced in Swaziland?

According to the CIA world factbook, the distribution is 40% Zionist, 20% Roman Catholic, Muslim 10.2%, other (including Anglican, Baha'i, Methodist, Mormon, Jewish) 3.0%. In other sources such as Clay Potts, the religious demographics are 80% Christian, and 20% Islam and Traditional Swazi religion.