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Exercise caution — most governments advise vigilance.

9 governments of 10 advise increased caution. 1 government rates this destination all-clear.

For informational purposes only — always verify with official government sources before travel.

United States
United States
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Crime Crime is common in Eswatini. Sporadic armed robberies and carjackings occur. Local police may lack the resources to deal effectively with criminal incidents. Unrest Demonstrations and protests…
Canada
Canada
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Eswatini - Exercise a high degree of caution Exercise a high degree of caution in Eswatini due to the risk of civil unrest.
Ireland
Ireland
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Exercise a high degree of caution in Eswatini.
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 1
FCDO travel advice for Eswatini. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
New Zealand
New Zealand
No advisory published
No rating
Netherlands
Netherlands
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Caution: safety risks in Eswatini.
France
France
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Eswatini Risques encourus et recommandations associées Criminalité L
Germany
Germany
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Exercise a high degree of caution in Eswatini.
Poland
Poland
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Exercise increased caution in Swaziland.
Taiwan
Taiwan
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Exercise caution in Eswatini.
South Korea
South Korea
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Exercise caution in Eswatini.
Japan
Japan
No advisory published
No rating

Where the governments disagree on Eswatini

United Kingdom alone rates Eswatini at level 1. Every other government places it higher, all at level 2. Where one government is markedly more relaxed than the rest, the safer planning assumption is the majority view rather than the most reassuring one.

Currency varies between sources. South Korea's is the oldest assessment of Eswatini on file, last revised in July 2025, while the rest have been reviewed more recently.

The warnings for Eswatini are not uniform across the country. Three distinct areas are singled out by at least one government. Among them: City centers of Mbabane and Manzini and Overland travel after dark. At least one government advises against non-essential travel to a specific area while taking a softer line on the country overall.

Your own government's rating is the one your insurer and embassy will act on, so read that source first — the one level of daylight between the strictest and most relaxed assessments here is context, not a substitute for it.

Derived from 10 government assessments for Eswatini, most recently reviewed in October 2026.

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Mbabane
Eswatini's capital set in a mountainous valley with the Swazi Market for handicrafts and candles. The nearby Sibebe Rock is the world's largest exposed granite pluton.
Manzini
The country's largest city and commercial hub with a busy Thursday market for crafts. The Malkerns Valley nearby has glass-blowing studios and candle factories.
Lobamba
The royal and legislative capital with the National Museum and the annual Umhlanga Reed Dance. The king's royal residence and parliament sit in this verdant valley.
Siteki
An eastern town near Hlane Royal National Park where rhinos and elephants roam. The rolling lowveld landscape is dotted with traditional homesteads.
Nhlangano
A southern highland town with pleasant climate and proximity to Mahamba Gorge and Nhlangano Casino. The forested hills offer peaceful walks and birding.