Vistors from certain countries may require a visa. For more information click on the VISA link. Visitors wishing to stay more than 60 days must apply for a temporary residence permit from the Chief Immigration Officer, P.O.BOX 372, Mbabane Tel: (+268) 404-2941/2.

400 cigarettes, 50 cigars and 250g of tobacco; 1 bottle (750ml) of alcoholic beverages; 50ml of perfume and 250ml eau de toilette per person. Travellers may bring in gifts to a value of E1000 per person or E2000 per family while married couples travelling together are treated as one unit and allowed duty free items for one person only.

Vaccination against yellow fever is required, if arriving within 6 days from or via an infected area. Prophylactics against malaria are recommended for certain regions and immunization against cholera, typhoid and polio. Other risks are rabies and in river and dams, bilharzia. Medical services are available and doctors and hospitals expect immediate cash payment for health services. While water is probably drinkable in the larger centres, it may be worthwhile sticking to bottled water. All water gathered from streams and rivers should be boiled before consumption.

/

/

Banking hours are normally from 08H30 to 14H30 Monday to Friday but on Wednesdays until 13H00 and 08H30 to 11H00 on Saturdays.

Lilangeni (singular) or Emalangeni (plural) and cents is the currency used in Swaziland. It is of equal value to the South African Rand. The international symbol for the currency is SZL. Both currencies are in circulation locally. Most Credit cards and traveller's cheques are honoured in the Kingdom.

Siswati and English are the official languages although English is used extensively in government and business. Siswati is used every day by the majority of the population.

Taxi's and busses, bear in mind the long traveling times due to an inadequate road system and cramped transportation.

Most of the rain falls in the summer months, while winter is the dry season. Temperature are usually warm bordering on hot, with some moderation in the upper elevations, and certainly in the winter months.

/

/

SOUTH AFRICA: Ngwenya 7 AM to 10 PM  /  Waverley - 8 AM to 4 PM  /  Sandlane - 8 AM to 4 PM  /  Bulembu - 8 AM to 4 PM  /  Matsamo - 8 AM to 4 PM  /  Mananga - 8 AM to 4 PM  /  Mahamba - 7 AM to 10 PM  /  Sicunusa - 8 AM to 4 PM  /  Gege - 8 AM to 4 PM  /  Lavumisa - 7 AM to 10 PM  /  MOZAMBIQUE: Lomahasha - 7 AM to 5 PM

01 January - New Year's Day  /  April - Good Friday & Easter Monday  /  25 April - National Flag Day  /  29 May - Ascension Day - 22 July - King Sobhuza II's Birthday  /  06 September - Independence Day  /  25 December - Christmas Day  /  26 December - Boxing Day

As in most countries of the world, travelers are advised to take the necessary safety precautions.  It is not advisable to walk alone in deserted streets, especially after dark, and only taxis booked through a reputable taxi company should be used.  Visitors should try to avoid attracting unnecessary attention by not carrying bulky camera bags or wearing expensive jewellery.  All valuables should be locked in the hotel's safety deposit box.  Ideally, traveler's cheques or credit cards should be used, to avoid carrying around large amounts of cash.  While driving around the country, do not give lifts or stop midway as carjackings occur with alarming frequency, particularly on the highway connecting Mbabane to Maputo. By exercising reasonable care, visitors can ensure an enjoyable stay in the country.