Eswatini travel details
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Eswatini has a population of 1M with main currency as Swazi Lilangeni. The languages spoken are English. Eswatini travel safety advice is Exercise a high degree of caution. Automatic teller machines are common in Swaziland. Internet speed in Swaziland is on average 1.4 Mbps.
Eswatini travel advice
⬤ Exercise a high degree of caution
We've reviewed our advice for Eswatini and continue to advise exercise a high degree of caution. You can enter Eswatini for up to 30 days as a tourist without a visa. For other types of visits, you'll need to get a visa in advance.
We advise:
Exercise a high degree of caution in Eswatini due to the risk of civil unrest.
Issue Date : Mar 28, 2024
Eswatini weather
Eswatini essential details
Plugs
Swaziland uses 230V, 50Hz with socket and plug Type M.
Languages
The languages that are typically spoken are English
Money in Eswatini
Currencies
Swaziland uses the Swazi lilangeni (symbol: L), code SZL.Banknotes come in denominations of 200, 100, 50, 20 and 10 emalangeni. Lilangeni is subdivided into 100 cents. Coins come in denominations of 5, 2 and 1 emalangeni and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cents.
ATM
Automatic teller machines are common in Swaziland. You can usually find them in both large & small cities.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.
Internet in Eswatini
Internet
Internet speed in Swaziland is on average 1.4 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Swaziland is low. It is not as easy to find one.
Phones
You can buy a SIM card for about 496.85 SZL, which includes 2 GB of data plan. You can choose from 2 telecoms: MTN or Swazi Mobile. Swaziland uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900. If you don't want to buy SIM card in Swaziland upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.
Calling
To call Swaziland, dial +, then 268 (the country code for Swaziland), then the area code and the local number. For local calls within Swaziland, start with the area code. In the case above area code is 2 .
Eswatini travel details
Driving in Eswatini
Emergecy
Police
190
Ambulance
192
Fire department
193
Eswatini map
Eswatini visa advice
If you're considering exploring Eswatini beyond the usual transit spots, our comprehensive guide on Eswatini transit visa offers deeper insights and broader options for travelers of different nationalities. For those transiting through other countries en route to Eswatini, understanding Eswatini Transit Visa requirements is crucial to ensure a smooth journey.