Gambia passport → Eswatini

Do Gambian citizens need a visa for Eswatini?

Visa on arrival30 days

Gambian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Eswatini for up to 30 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.

Heads-up: some sources list this route as visa-free (30 days).

What this means for your trip

Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.

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Eswatini at a glance

Capital: Lobamba
Currency: Swazi lilangeni (SZL), South African rand (ZAR)
Languages: English, Swazi
Calling code: +268
Region: Southern Africa

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Eswatini for other passports

GambiaVisa on arrival30 days
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free30 days
United KingdomVisa-free30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free30 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required

Nearby in Southern Africa for Gambian passport holders

BotswanaVisa-free90 days
LesothoVisa-free90 days
NamibiaVisa on arrival90 days
South AfricaVisa required

Common questions

Do Gambian citizens need a visa for Eswatini?

Gambian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Eswatini for up to 30 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.

How long can Gambian citizens stay in Eswatini?

Up to 30 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.

How many countries can Gambian citizens visit without a visa?

68 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Gambia passport ranks #62 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.