Digital visa for Eswatini to launch by October 31, 2023
From October 31, 2023, travelers can apply for an electronic visa to visit Eswatini. The new e-Visa system aims to boost tourism and investment, replacing traditional visa processes with a digital solution.
From 31 October 2023, international travellers will be able to apply for an electronic visa to visit the Kingdom of Eswatini. The small landlocked nation in southern Africa hopes the new e-Visa system will attract more visitors and drive investment.
Eswatini’s e-Visa officially launched
On Friday 15 September 2023, Princess Lindiwe, Eswatini’s Minister of Home Affairs, unveiled the system during a ceremony held at the Matsapha Royal Science and Technology Park. The minister confirmed the electronic visa would be fully operational by 31 October 2023.
Addressing attendees, she hailed the project as “a key milestone in our digital transformation drive”. The new system will streamline the visa application process, creating a smoother and more efficient experience for applicants and immigration authorities alike. “By embracing this technology and digitising our visa and entry permit services, we are creating an environment that welcomes foreign investors, tourists and skilled professionals,” said Minister Lindiwe.
Read more: Eswatini Home Affairs Twitter
French passport holders exempt from Eswatini visas
Visitors from the following countries—including France—do not require a visa for stays of up to 30 days:
Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Cyprus, South Korea, Croatia, Denmark, Dominica, United Arab Emirates, Spain, Estonia, Finland, France, Gambia, Ghana, Greece, Grenada, Guyana, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lesotho, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, North Macedonia, Malaysia, Malawi, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Monaco, Montenegro, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Norway, New Zealand, Uganda, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Czech Republic, United Kingdom, Russia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania and Timor-Leste.
For stays of more than one month, visitors may apply for an additional 30-day extension through the Ministry of Home Affairs. All arrivals must present a valid passport with at least three months’ validity beyond their entry date and at least two blank pages.
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