Eswatini travel advisory
Last updated · latest change by either source
Level 2 — Exercise increased caution
SafeRoutes uses the highest level reported by the sources below. Countries at Level 3–4 are avoided as transit points by the route finder.
US State Department
Exercise increased caution in Eswatini due to crime and unrest. 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.
Source: travel.state.gov (excerpt; read the full advisory at the source). Fetched 6 November 2026.
UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
No FCDO advice against travel is currently flagged for this country.
Latest FCDO update: New information about dual nationals returning to the UK (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Source: gov.uk foreign travel advice, updated 10 December 2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Fetched 6 November 2026.
Advisories describe risk to travellers on the ground. Whether airspace is open is decided by the national authority and published in NOTAMs; airlines also follow their own regulator's conflict-zone guidance.