South Africa visa requirements for Swazis

Travel and visa requirements

South African Visa is not required for Swazis

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Citizens of Eswatini can travel to South Africa without applying for a visa for a period of 30 days of stay.
  • Passports of citizens must have two consecutive empty visa pages per entry.
  • Yellow fever at least 10 days before arrival is required from travellers at the port of entry.
  • Passport of visitors must be valid for 30 days beyond the stay duration.
  • Local currency (ZAR) up to 25,000 is prohibited from entry and exit but foreign currencies can be unlimited if declared upon entry. No Kruger coins are prohibited also.
  • Children aged 15 years old and younger can be included in a parent's passport on condition that the child is accompanied by the passport bearer.
  • Travellers should have a sufficient means of support, all necessary documents for their next trip, onward or return tickets.
  • All pet animals and their products have to be transported as manifested cargo under an Air Waybill.
  • All travellers are not required to pay any airport tax upon departing from the airport.
  • South Africa uses the South Africa Standard Time zone (GMT+2) which means that there is no time difference between South Africa and Eswatini.
  • The estimated flight time from Eswatini to South Africa is 1 hour, 29 minutes.
  • In South Africa, the power plugs and sockets are of type D, M and N. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • There are no restrictions on importing and foreign currencies and traveller's cheques so long as the imported sums are declared upon arrival.
  • South Africa is the largest country in Southern Africa and the 25th largest country in the world by land area and, with over 57 million people.
  • South Africa is often referred to as the “rainbow nation” to describe the country's multicultural diversity, especially in the wake of apartheid.
  • South Africa contains some of the oldest archaeological and human fossil sites in the world.
  • South Africa has a generally temperate climate due in part to being surrounded by the Atlantic and Indian Oceans on three sides Winters in South Africa occur between June and August.
  • There are 11 official languages spoken in South Africa which are Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English, Northern Sotho, Tswana, Southern Sotho, Tsonga, Swazi, Venda and Southern Ndebele.
  • The Christians in South Africa make up 9.8% of the population with 1.5% as Muslims, Hindus at 1.2%, traditional African religion at 0.3%, Judaism at 0.2%. and 15.1% of the population without any religious affiliation.
  • South Africa is known for its towering mountain peaks and breathtaking vistas.
  • South Africa is also known for its nature reserves, highlands for tourist’s skiing, national park, mountains and waterfalls- The country boasts the world’s second-highest waterfall, The Tugela Falls.
  • Miles of coastline, glittering sand dunes and rich biodiversity draws many tourists from all over the world to South Africa
  • South Africa is home to the two biggest man-made holes in the world, The Big Hole in Kimberly and the Jagersfontein Mine.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to visit South Africa?

South Africa is a relatively safe country. However, you can avoid most dangerous situations by simply being aware and making informed choices.

What is the capital of South Africa?

South Africa has three capital cities. Cape Town, as the seat of Parliament, is the legislative capital; Pretoria, as the seat of the President and Cabinet, is the administrative capital and Bloemfontein, as the seat of the Supreme Court of Appeal, is the judicial capital.

How populous is South Africa?

The population of South Africa is about 57.7 million people of diverse origins, cultures, languages, and religions and is equivalent to 0.76% of the total world population. 

Are there mosquitoes in South Africa?

Yes. The two most common types of mosquitoes found in South Africa are the common house mosquito (Culex pipiens) and the small, black and white-striped bush mosquito (Aedes aegyptii), neither of which transmit Malaria.