Eswatini Passport Ranking: Visa-Free Countries and Visa Requirements
Visa Requirement Map
Passport Mobility Over Time
Annual Mobility Score and global ranking history for this passport.
| Year | Mobility Score | Global Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 61 | 99 |
| 2021 | 65 | 116 |
| 2022 | 79 | 114 |
| 2023 | 82 | 110 |
| 2024 | 82 | 109 |
| 2025 | 81 | 106 |
| 2026 | 78 | 115 |
Eswatini: Other Rankings
- Welcoming rankWelcoming Countries
- 90th out of 199 countries
- Within-Language RankingEnglish
- 40th out of 60 countries
- Within-Language RankingSwazi
- 2nd out of 2 countries
- Form-of-Government RankingAbsolute Monarchy
- 5th out of 5 countries
- Currency RankingSouth African Rand
- 4th out of 4 countries
- WTO Members RankingWTO Member Countries
- 107th out of 159 countries
- African Union RankingAfrican Union Countries
- 8th out of 54 countries
- Commonwealth RankingCommonwealth Countries
- 38th out of 56 countries
- G77 RankingG77 Countries
- 63rd out of 132 countries
Key Destination Access
A valid visa is required before travel.
A valid visa is required before travel.
A valid visa is required before travel.
A valid visa is required before travel.
About Eswatini
Eswatini is a landlocked country in southern Africa, nestled between South Africa and Mozambique. Its terrain ranges from mountainous highveld to lowland savannah and subtropical bush. The country is one of the few remaining absolute monarchies on the continent. Its borders follow natural features such as rivers and escarpments.
Daily life in Eswatini blends traditional customs with modern routines, especially in urban centers like Mbabane and Manzini. Many residents engage in subsistence agriculture, while others work in textile manufacturing or services. Social life often revolves around community gatherings and ceremonies that preserve Swazi heritage. The pace of life is generally slower compared to larger African metropolises.
Eswatini maintains close economic and political ties with South Africa, its dominant regional partner. The country participates in the Southern African Customs Union and the African Union. Internationally, it pursues a policy of non-alignment while engaging with development partners. Its small size and landlocked position shape its diplomatic and trade strategies.