🇸🇿Eswatini Visa for South Korean Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

Visa-free30 days max stay

No — South Korean passport holders do not need a visa for Eswatini. Entry is visa-free for up to 30 days as of 2026.

No visa required. Listed as 'Republic of Korea N'. Note: 'South Korea' is also separately listed as Y - apparent inconsistency in the official document recorded verbatim.

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Entering Eswatini on a South Korean passport

  • → Travel with just your valid South Korean passport. No visa or prior application needed.
Other Eswatini visa categories (6)

These don't apply to a typical short visit, but cover other reasons people travel to Eswatini. Eligibility varies by visa type — some are limited to specific nationalities, so check each one's conditions.

Work Permit / Temporary Residence Permit (Employees)

Temporary residence permit for foreign nationals employed by an Eswatini-registered employer; required for stays exceeding 30 days or for working in the country.

multiple entry

Granted by committee on merit. Requires Application Form 3, employer's covering letter, proof of job advertisement, internationally recognized police clearance, qualification certificates, medical certificate, and Certificate of Incorporation documentation. Distinct from an entry visa - permits are for longer-term stay/residency.

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Student Pass / Temporary Residence Permit (Students)

Temporary residence permit for foreign nationals studying at an accredited Eswatini educational institution.

multiple entry

Requires Application Form 10, two passport photos, letter from school/institution, Ministry of Education support letter, police clearance (for applicants aged 18 and over), medical certificate, and passport copy. A student eVisa may also be available via evisa.gov.sz (referenced in navigation but no further details found on the official portal).

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Student eVisa

Online student entry visa for foreign nationals from eligible countries travelling to Eswatini to study at an accredited institution.

30 dayssingle entry2-5d processingonline

One of the four eVisa categories (tourist, business, student, transit) offered via the Ministry of Home Affairs portal evisa.gov.sz. Single entry, valid 90 days from issuance, stay up to 30 days. For study periods beyond the eVisa stay, a Student Pass / Temporary Residence Permit must be obtained from the Ministry of Home Affairs. Fee schedule not publicly published on the official portal.

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Dependants Pass / Temporary Residence Permit (Dependants)

Temporary residence permit for dependants (spouse, children) of a foreign national holding a valid Eswatini residence permit.

multiple entry

Requires Application Form 6, copy of guardian's residence permit, two passport photos, guardian's covering letter, marriage certificate copy, police clearance for applicants over 18, medical certificate, and passport copy.

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Visitor's Pass / Temporary Residence Permit (Visitors)

Temporary residence permit for foreign nationals visiting a host in Eswatini for stays exceeding the 30-day tourist visa limit.

Requires Application Form 10, two passport photos, host's application letter, host's copy of residence status, medical certificate, and passport copy. Different from a standard tourist visa in that it is a longer-term residence permit granted to guests of Eswatini residents.

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Special Pass

A special temporary permit issued in cases such as pending appeals or exceptional circumstances not covered by standard permit categories.

Requires Application Form 10, a recent copy of the relevant appeal or application, application letter, two passport photos, and passport copy.

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Eswatini visa for South Korean citizens — FAQ

Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Eswatini?

No visa is required for stays of up to 30 days.

How long can South Korean citizens stay in Eswatini?

South Korean passport holders can stay in Eswatini for up to 30 days per entry under the current visa-free arrangement.

What documents do South Korean citizens need for Eswatini?

A valid passport is all South Korean citizens need for a short visa-free visit (up to 30 days).

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