Eswatini Travel Advisory 2026
Current U.S. State Department advisory
Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. Most popular travel destinations worldwide sit at this level. Advisory as of June 30, 2024.
Official source: travel.state.gov
US vs UK: how the advice compares
🇺🇸 United States — travel.state.gov
Level 2 of 4 · as of June 30, 2024
🇬🇧 United Kingdom — FCDO (GOV.UK)
No overall travel warning
Last updated December 10, 2025 · gov.uk advice
Latest UK update note: “New information about dual nationals returning to the UK (‘Entry requirements’ page).”
See all countries where the two governments disagree on the US vs UK comparison page.
Advisory level timeline
June 30, 2024 — current
Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Latest official advisory as captured in our snapshot.
No advisory level changes recorded for Eswatini since we began tracking in July 2026. We log every future change here, with dates and official change notes.
Is Eswatini safe? What the official advisory says
Reissued after periodic review without changes.
Exercise increased caution in Eswatini due to crime and civil unrest .
Country Summary: Crime is common in Eswatini and sporadic armed robberies and carjackings do occur. Local police may lack the resources to deal effectively with criminal incidents.
Demonstrations and protests occur sporadically in Eswatini. U.S. citizens are reminded to avoid all gatherings, even peaceful ones, as they could turn violent with little or no warning.
Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Eswatini.
Condensed from the official State Department advisory of June 30, 2024 — read the full advisory before you travel.
Eswatini travel advisory FAQ
What is the current travel advisory level for Eswatini?
As of June 30, 2024, the U.S. State Department rates Eswatini at Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. Most popular travel destinations worldwide sit at this level.
What does Level 2 mean?
Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) — Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. Most popular travel destinations worldwide sit at this level.
When did the Eswatini travel advisory last change?
The current advisory was published on June 30, 2024. No level changes have been recorded since we began tracking in July 2026 — this page will log every future change.
Does the UK government agree with the US advisory for Eswatini?
The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) position: No overall travel warning (last updated December 10, 2025). The US and UK use different systems — the US assigns a 1–4 level, while the UK either advises against travel (entirely or in part) or issues no overall warning.
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