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Eswatini Travel Risk Level

Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution

Eswatini faces a moderate risk from civil unrest and crime, with the US State Department issuing a Level 2 advisory. There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators.

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Government travel advisories

The headline risk level reflects the US State Department and UK FCDO advisories. France Diplomatie and Germany's Auswärtiges Amt apply more conservative criteria and are shown below for additional context.

US State Department

Level 2 · whole-country level
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise increased caution in Eswatini due to crime and civil unrest . Advisory Summary Crime Crime is common in Eswatini. Sporadic armed robberies and carjackings occur. Local police may lack the resources to deal effectively with criminal incidents. Unrest Demonstrations and protests occur sporadically in Eswatini. Americans should avoid all public gatherings, even peaceful ones. They could turn violent with little or no warning. If you decide to travel to Eswatini: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to get important updates and alerts from the U.S. embassy or consulate. Enrolling helps the U.S. embassy or consulate contact you or your emergency contact in an emergency. Review the Country Security Report for Eswatini. Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website for the latest Travel Health Information for Eswatini. Keep a low profile and stay aware of your surroundings. Do not display signs of wealth, like expensive watches or jewelry. Review our information on Crime Abroad and for Victims of Crime . Avoid demonstrations and crowds. Monitor local media for breaking events. Be prepared to adjust your plans. Keep travel documents up to date and easily accessible. Have a plan to leave in an emergency that does not depend on U.S. government help. Review our information on Crisis and Evacuations . We highly recommend that you buy travel insurance before you travel. Check with your travel insurance provider about evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancelation coverage.
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UK FCDO

See our travel advice before travelling · whole-country level
Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to: see general advice for women travellers read our guide on disability and travel abroad see general advice for LGBT+ travellers read about safety for solo and independent travel see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad Travel insurance If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance . Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency. About FCDO travel advice The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ( FCDO ) provides advice about risks of travel to help you make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice . Get travel advice updates Sign up to get email notifications when this advice is updated. Follow FCDO : travel advice on X travel advice on Facebook Travel Aware on Instagram
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France Diplomatie

Heightened vigilance · whole-country level
France Diplomatie : vigilance renforcée sur l'ensemble du pays (jaune).
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Germany Auswärtiges Amt

Travel advice (Reisehinweise) · whole-country level
Auswärtiges Amt: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise (general travel and security advice); no travel warning in effect.
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Active disaster alerts (GDACS)

No active GDACS disaster events for Eswatini at this time.

Health alerts (WHO)

No active WHO health alerts for Eswatini at this time.

Global & regional health alerts (WHO)

Cross-border outbreaks and pandemic-scale alerts that affect travellers regardless of destination.

Global · Chikungunya
Chikungunya virus disease- Global situation
2025-10-03T11:25:30Z
Regional · Diphtheria
Diphtheria - African Region (AFRO)
2025-11-21T19:00:00Z
Global · Mpox
Broader transmission of mpox due to clade Ib MPXV – Global situation
2025-12-05T19:00:00Z
Global
Seasonal influenza - Global situation
2025-12-10T19:00:00Z
Global
Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus - Global update
2025-12-24T05:38:07Z

Recent risk-level changes

Frequently asked questions

Is it safe to travel to Eswatini?

Eswatini is currently assessed at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) based on the US State Department and UK FCDO advisories. There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators.

What is the current US State Department travel advisory for Eswatini?

The US State Department currently rates Eswatini at Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution — for the country as a whole. There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators.

What is the current UK FCDO advice for Eswatini?

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office currently advises: "See our travel advice before travelling" for Eswatini as a whole. Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe.

What is the current France Diplomatie advice for Eswatini?

France Diplomatie currently advises "Heightened vigilance" for Eswatini as a whole. France Diplomatie: vigilance renforcée sur l'ensemble du pays (jaune).

What is the current Germany Auswärtiges Amt advice for Eswatini?

Germany's Auswärtiges Amt currently advises "Travel advice (Reisehinweise)" for Eswatini as a whole. Auswärtiges Amt: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise (general travel and security advice); no travel warning in effect.

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