You need a visa for Eswatini if you have a Cape Verdean passport

These visas exist for Eswatini, but they cannot be applied for online with Cape Verdean nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.

Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Eswatini?

Yes. Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Eswatini. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

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What Eswatini may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
Passport photo 35x45mm, white background
Hotel booking or accommodation confirmation
Return flight or onward travel itinerary
Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
Yellow fever certificate if from endemic area

Entry requirements for Cape Verdean travellers

These rules apply specifically to Cape Verdean passport holders entering Eswatini as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

Required
Mandatory proof of return or onward ticket from Eswatini
Travelers require proof of a ticket showing their entrance and exit from Eswatini.
- This requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers: -Nationals of Eswatini; -Foreign nationals residing in Eswatini.
Eswatini Ministry of Foreign Affairs Last checked 2026-07-17
Required
Travelers require a passport valid for at least 3 months from the time of entry
Travelers need a valid passport to enter Eswatini. The traveler's passport must remain valid for at least 3 months after the traveler arrives in Eswatini. The passport must have at least 2 blank pages.
Kingdom of Eswatini Last checked 2026-07-17
Recommended
Recommended vaccinations for Eswatini
Travelers should consider: -Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccines; -Typhoid vaccine for visits to smaller cities or rural areas; -Routine vaccines including Polio and Measles. Additional vaccine recommendations may apply. Consult your healthcare provider and check the source for details.
CDC - Eswatini Last checked 2026-07-17
Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Eswatini
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Eswatini.
Last checked 2026-07-17
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Eswatini.
Last checked 2026-07-17
Required
Transit visa
Travelers need a visa to transit through Eswatini. Travelers must obtain a paper or embassy visa from an embassy, consulate or visa center before traveling.
- Travelers must indicate in their application when transiting through the country and there should be a clear reason why the country was being used as a transit area. Otherwise, travelers who do not indicate would then be returned back to the point of entry when entering Eswatini.
Last checked 2026-07-17

A look at Eswatini

Hlane Royal National Park — Eswatini's largest protected wildlife area
Swazi Cultural Heritage — Traditional ceremonies celebrate the kingdom's rich traditions
Swazi Craft Markets — World-renowned basketry and traditional handicrafts
Malolotja Nature Reserve — Pristine mountain wilderness with hiking trails