Eswatini

Eswatini's visa policy is quite liberal. Citizens of many countries can visit the country without a visa. The government plans to offer visas on arrival in the near future. Citizens of the following countries/territories do not require a visa to enter Eswatini for visits up to 30 days:

The currency of Eswatini is called the lilangeni (plural: "emalangeni"), denoted by the symbol "L" for one, or "E" for more than one (ISO code: SZL). It is tied to the South African rand at par, as are the Namibian dollar and Lesotho loti.

With an area of 6,704 sq mi, the quickest way to get around the country is by car. You can easily cover the whole country in one day this way. === By bus === Minibuses, called kombis, are prevalent, but can be confusing. Like similar modes of travel around the world such as the jitney, matatu or dolmus, these are small vans that accumulate as many travellers as possible while making their way along a general direction. In Eswatini, these vans are often driven by young men, and most have assistants who estimate and collect fares, ask your destination, and give change. You are unlikely to be ove…

English is the official language of business. It is advisable that travellers learn a little of the local language, SiSwati (also known as Swazi) which, in rural areas, is spoken almost exclusively.

Historically, Eswatini has enjoyed a very low rate of violent crime compared to its neighbors. Indeed, South Africans and Mozambicans love to vacation here because they need not worry about being crime victims while on vacation.

Excellent medical care is entirely non-existent in Eswatini; the country has one of the lowest average life expectancies in the world and the healthcare system is poorly funded and maintained. If you fall sick during your stay, it is recommended that you go to neighbouring South Africa, where medical care is generally better.

Mobile phone coverage is similar to South Africa: even in most nature reserves there is coverage, although it might be weak. There are two wireless operators in Eswatini: MTN-Swazi and Eswatin mobile; the latter's connection is not as good as MTN's. SIM cards from South Africa do not work here (unless it's MTN) and roaming has been enabled. It's easy to buy a starter pack with an MTN-Swazi SIM card, pretty much at every fuel station or grocery store. You must provide proof of residence, ID or pa…

Swazis are very loyal to the king and the royalty; be smart about what is said openly. Eswatini is also predominantly Christian, and modesty in dress is encouraged. Both Western and traditional clothing is worn. Shorts and sleeveless shirts are usually acceptable. The traditional clothing depends upon the person's gender and age. Adults may wear an outfit called emahiya, which is two large pieces of fabric, one tied to cover one shoulder and hang loosely down over the torso, and the other tied around the waist to form a skirt that reaches below the knees. Various accessories indicate the perso…