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Visa-Free Travel Guide

Where a Eswatini Passport Can Go Visa-Free

An Eswatini passport gives genuine visa-free access to Taiwan (the only African country on that list), Singapore, Malaysia, Fiji, Vanuatu and a wide Caribbean spread. Here is exactly what is real outside Africa and what to prepare before you travel.

Before you book: visa policies change often and can depend on your specific passport, purpose of travel and length of stay. Always confirm on the destination's official source link below — shown next to every entry — before purchasing tickets.

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Caribbean

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Barbados

Up to 6 months

Visa-Free

What you still need before you travel:

  • Passport valid for the full length of your trip.
  • A return or onward ticket.
  • Complete the free online Barbados Immigration & Customs (ED) Card at travelform.gov.bb no more than 72 hours before you arrive.
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Bahamas

Up to 3 months

Visa-Free

What you still need before you travel:

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay, with 2 completely blank pages.
  • Return or onward ticket, confirmed accommodation, and proof of sufficient funds.
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Dominica

Up to 6 months

Visa-Free

What you still need before you travel:

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months.
  • A valid return ticket.
  • Complete Dominica's online Embarkation/Disembarkation (ED) Card at edcard.dominica.gov.dm within 3 days of travel.
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Grenada

Up to 3 months

Visa-Free

What you still need before you travel:

  • Passport valid for at least 3 months beyond your arrival date.
  • Complete the free online Immigration and Customs form at edcard.gov.gd before you arrive.
  • A departing Airport Service Charge is collected from every visitor on exit.
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Haiti

Up to 3 months

Visa-Free

What you still need before you travel:

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months.
  • Return or onward ticket.
  • Pay a US$10 entry fee in cash at the airport.
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Jamaica

Up to 90 days

Visa-Free

What you still need before you travel:

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your departure date, with at least one completely blank page.
  • Complete the Immigration/Customs C5 form online, free, at enterjamaica.gov.jm up to 30 days before you travel.
  • Return or onward ticket.
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Antigua and Barbuda

Up to 1 month

Visa-Free

What you still need before you travel:

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months.
  • Proof of onward or return travel.
  • Proof of accommodation for your stay.
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Trinidad and Tobago

Up to 90 days

Visa-Free

What you still need before you travel:

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date.
  • Return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation.
  • Pre-register your trip online at travel.gov.tt before you fly.
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Belize

Up to 1 month

Visa-Free

What you still need before you travel:

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months with 2 completely blank pages.
  • Sufficient funds for your stay (around $75/day) and a return ticket.
  • Travel insurance covering at least $50,000, including medical treatment and repatriation costs.
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Cuba

Up to 90 days

e-Visa (apply online, no embassy visit)

What you still need before you travel:

  • Apply online at the official evisacuba.cu portal — since 1 July 2025 this e-Visa has fully replaced the old paper tourist card for almost all travellers.
  • Passport valid for the length of your stay and a recent digital photo.
  • Pay online by card; processing typically takes around 72 business hours.

Americas

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Guyana

Up to 60 days

Visa-Free

What you still need before you travel:

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months.
  • Return or onward ticket.
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Ecuador

Up to 90 days

Visa-Free

What you still need before you travel:

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
  • Return flight ticket and proof of accommodation.
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Colombia

Up to 90 days

e-Visa (apply online, no embassy visit)

What you still need before you travel:

  • Apply for the eVisa online through Colombia's Cancillería portal.
  • Valid passport and scanned copies of relevant pages.
  • Complete the Check-Mig form online within 72 hours before your flight.

Asia

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Taiwan

Up to 90 days

Visa-Free

What you still need before you travel:

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your departure date.
  • Return or onward ticket.
  • No advance application of any kind is needed.

Eswatini is the only African country on Taiwan's 2026 visa-exempt list, thanks to the two countries' formal diplomatic relationship — Eswatini is one of the few nations worldwide that recognises Taiwan over China.

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Singapore

Up to 30 days

Visa-Free

What you still need before you travel:

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
  • Proof of onward or departure travel.
  • Submit the free SG Arrival Card with Electronic Health Declaration online within 3 days before you arrive.
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Malaysia

Up to 30 days

Visa-Free

What you still need before you travel:

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
  • Proof of onward or return travel.
  • Complete Malaysia's free online Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) at imigresen-online.imi.gov.my within 3 days before you arrive.
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Philippines

Up to 30 days

Visa-Free

What you still need before you travel:

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
  • Return or onward ticket.
  • Register for a free eTravel QR code at etravel.gov.ph within 72 hours of your flight.
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Bangladesh

Up to 30 days

Visa on Arrival

What you still need before you travel:

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
  • Proof of onward or return travel and evidence of sufficient funds.
  • No advance form or online registration exists — go straight to the immigration counter on arrival.
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Maldives

Up to 30 days

Visa on Arrival

What you still need before you travel:

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months.
  • Return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and evidence of sufficient funds.
  • Complete the IMUGA Traveller Declaration online at imuga.immigration.gov.mv within 96 hours before your flight.
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Timor-Leste

Up to 30 days

Visa on Arrival

What you still need before you travel:

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months with at least one completely blank page.
  • Return or onward ticket, or proof you can fund your own departure.
  • Pay the $30 visa-on-arrival fee in cash in US dollars.

Only available at Dili International Airport or Dili Sea Port.

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South Korea

Up to 30 days

Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)

What you still need before you travel:

  • Apply for the Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) online at k-eta.go.kr before you fly.
  • Passport valid for at least 6 months, a color face photo, and your itinerary.
  • Fee is around 10,000 KRW ($7–8); processing usually takes under 72 hours.
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Bhutan

Up to Set per approval

e-Visa (apply online, no embassy visit)

What you still need before you travel:

  • Bhutan requires all tourists to book through a licensed Bhutanese tour operator, who submits your e-Visa application to the Department of Immigration on your behalf.
  • Pay the visa fee (around $40) plus the Sustainable Development Fee of $100 per person per day (from age 6 up), collected upfront by your operator.
  • Passport valid for at least 6 months.
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Cambodia

Up to 30 days

e-Visa (apply online, no embassy visit)

What you still need before you travel:

  • Apply for the Tourist e-Visa online only at the official evisa.gov.kh — the Ministry publishes a list of known fraudulent look-alike sites.
  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival, with at least one completely blank page.
  • Fee is around $36 total including processing; approval typically arrives within 24 hours.
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India

Up to 60 days

e-Visa (apply online, no embassy visit)

What you still need before you travel:

  • Apply online at indianvisaonline.gov.in — the e-Tourist Visa (eTV) covers most travellers.
  • Passport valid for at least 6 months, a recent digital photo and a scan of your passport bio page.
  • Processing takes 3–5 business days; fee around $25.
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Vietnam

Up to 30 days

e-Visa (apply online, no embassy visit)

What you still need before you travel:

  • Apply online at evisa.gov.vn.
  • Passport valid for at least 6 months with 2 completely blank pages.
  • A digital passport photo and scan of your passport data page.
  • Fee is $25 single entry or $50 multiple entry; approval by email in 4–5 working days.
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Thailand

Up to Set per approval

e-Visa (apply online, no embassy visit)

What you still need before you travel:

  • Apply online at the official Thai e-Visa platform (thaievisa.go.th) — the only route since 1 January 2025.
  • Passport valid for at least 6 months and a recent ICAO-standard photo.
  • Proof of funds — 30,000 THB single entry or 120,000 THB multiple entry.
  • Processing takes at least 15 working days.

Middle East

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Qatar

Up to Set per approval

e-Visa (apply online, no embassy visit)

What you still need before you travel:

  • Apply for the Hayya Tourist Visa (A1) online at hayya.qa, or via the Hayya app, before you fly.
  • A hotel reservation is required as part of the application.
  • Passport valid for at least 6 months.
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Bahrain

Up to Set per approval

e-Visa (apply online, no embassy visit)

What you still need before you travel:

  • Apply for the eVisa online at the official evisa.gov.bh portal — no other site is authorised to process this for you.
  • Passport valid for at least 6 months.
  • Return or onward ticket.
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United Arab Emirates

Up to 1 month

e-Visa (apply online, no embassy visit)

What you still need before you travel:

  • Apply through a UAE-based airline, hotel or licensed tour agency, or via the ICP federal government portal.
  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
  • A recent passport photo, return ticket and proof of accommodation.
  • The eVisa must be used within 30 days of issue and permits a single stay of up to 30 days.
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Iran

Up to 30 days

e-Visa (apply online, no embassy visit)

What you still need before you travel:

  • Apply online at evisa.mfa.ir before you travel.
  • Passport valid for at least 6 months.
  • Fee is around €60, paid at the airport in cash in euros.
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Jordan

Up to 30 days

e-Visa (apply online, no embassy visit)

What you still need before you travel:

  • Apply online at the official eservices.moi.gov.jo portal, run by Jordan's Ministry of Interior.
  • Passport valid for at least 6 months.
  • Fee is JOD 40 (about $56); approval typically arrives by email within 1–3 business days.
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Iraq

Up to 30 days

e-Visa (apply online, no embassy visit)

What you still need before you travel:

  • Apply online at the official evisa.iq federal portal, which covers all of Iraq — including Baghdad, Basra and Kurdistan.
  • Passport valid for at least 6 months.

Oceania

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Palau

Up to 30 days

Visa on Arrival

What you still need before you travel:

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months.
  • Complete the Palau Entry Form online at palautravel.pw within 72 hours of arrival.
  • Round-trip ticket, proof of accommodation and funds of around $200/week.
  • Sign the Palau Pledge in person, and pay the $100 environmental fee.
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Fiji

Up to 4 months

Visa-Free

What you still need before you travel:

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended departure date from Fiji.
  • Proof of onward or return travel.
  • No visa application of any kind — you're issued a Visitor Permit for up to 4 months directly at the immigration desk on arrival.
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Vanuatu

Up to 120 days

Visa-Free

What you still need before you travel:

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date.
  • Confirmed return or onward ticket.
  • Access to at least 40,000 VUV (roughly $325) per month of your stay.
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Micronesia

Up to 30 days

Visa-Free

What you still need before you travel:

  • Passport valid for at least 120 days beyond your entry date.
  • Proof of onward travel and evidence of sufficient funds.
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Cook Islands

Up to 31 days

Visa-Free

What you still need before you travel:

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your departure date, with at least 2 completely blank pages.
  • Return or onward ticket and confirmed accommodation.
  • This exemption applies to every nationality.
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Samoa

Up to 60 days

Visa-Free

What you still need before you travel:

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months.
  • Return or onward ticket and a copy of a recent bank statement showing sufficient funds.
  • No criminal record or history of deportation from another country.

Samoa waives the entry permit/visa for every nationality on stays under 60 days.

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Tuvalu

Up to 1 month

Visa on Arrival

What you still need before you travel:

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months.
  • Return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and evidence of sufficient funds.
  • Pay the visa-on-arrival fee (around AUD 100) in cash — more than 30 nationalities are exempt.
  • No online visa system exists — everything is arranged in person with the Office of the Chief Immigration Officer in Vaiaku, Funafuti (+688 20-101 / 20-100).

No online visa system — arranged in person on arrival in Funafuti.

Visa-free is for visiting, not working

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers on whether a Eswatini passport needs a visa for each destination above.

Is Taiwan visa-free for Swazi passport holders?

Yes — Swazi passport holders can enter Taiwan visa-free for up to 90 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your departure date.

Is Singapore visa-free for Swazi passport holders?

Yes — Swazi passport holders can enter Singapore visa-free for up to 30 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.

Is Malaysia visa-free for Swazi passport holders?

Yes — Swazi passport holders can enter Malaysia visa-free for up to 30 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.

Is Philippines visa-free for Swazi passport holders?

Yes — Swazi passport holders can enter Philippines visa-free for up to 30 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.

Is Bangladesh visa-free for Swazi passport holders?

Not visa-free, but close: Swazi passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Bangladesh for up to 30 days, without applying in advance. Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.

Is Maldives visa-free for Swazi passport holders?

Not visa-free, but close: Swazi passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Maldives for up to 30 days, without applying in advance. Passport valid for at least 6 months.

Is Timor-Leste visa-free for Swazi passport holders?

Not visa-free, but close: Swazi passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Timor-Leste for up to 30 days, without applying in advance. Passport valid for at least 6 months with at least one completely blank page.

Is Palau visa-free for Swazi passport holders?

Not visa-free, but close: Swazi passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Palau for up to 30 days, without applying in advance. Passport valid for at least 6 months.

Is South Korea visa-free for Swazi passport holders?

No traditional visa is required, but Swazi passport holders must apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) online before flying to South Korea for up to 30 days. Apply for the Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) online at k-eta.go.kr before you fly.

Is Bhutan visa-free for Swazi passport holders?

Swazi passport holders need an e-Visa for Bhutan, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to Set per approval. Bhutan requires all tourists to book through a licensed Bhutanese tour operator, who submits your e-Visa application to the Department of Immigration on your behalf.

Is Cambodia visa-free for Swazi passport holders?

Swazi passport holders need an e-Visa for Cambodia, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to 30 days. Apply for the Tourist e-Visa online only at the official evisa.gov.kh — the Ministry publishes a list of known fraudulent look-alike sites.

Is India visa-free for Swazi passport holders?

Swazi passport holders need an e-Visa for India, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to 60 days. Apply online at indianvisaonline.gov.in — the e-Tourist Visa (eTV) covers most travellers.

Is Vietnam visa-free for Swazi passport holders?

Swazi passport holders need an e-Visa for Vietnam, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to 30 days. Apply online at evisa.gov.vn.

Is Thailand visa-free for Swazi passport holders?

Swazi passport holders need an e-Visa for Thailand, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to Set per approval. Apply online at the official Thai e-Visa platform (thaievisa.go.th) — the only route since 1 January 2025.

Is Qatar visa-free for Swazi passport holders?

Swazi passport holders need an e-Visa for Qatar, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to Set per approval. Apply for the Hayya Tourist Visa (A1) online at hayya.qa, or via the Hayya app, before you fly.

Is Bahrain visa-free for Swazi passport holders?

Swazi passport holders need an e-Visa for Bahrain, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to Set per approval. Apply for the eVisa online at the official evisa.gov.bh portal — no other site is authorised to process this for you.

Is United Arab Emirates visa-free for Swazi passport holders?

Swazi passport holders need an e-Visa for United Arab Emirates, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to 1 month. Apply through a UAE-based airline, hotel or licensed tour agency, or via the ICP federal government portal.

Is Iran visa-free for Swazi passport holders?

Swazi passport holders need an e-Visa for Iran, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to 30 days. Apply online at evisa.mfa.ir before you travel.

Is Jordan visa-free for Swazi passport holders?

Swazi passport holders need an e-Visa for Jordan, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to 30 days. Apply online at the official eservices.moi.gov.jo portal, run by Jordan's Ministry of Interior.

Is Iraq visa-free for Swazi passport holders?

Swazi passport holders need an e-Visa for Iraq, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to 30 days. Apply online at the official evisa.iq federal portal, which covers all of Iraq — including Baghdad, Basra and Kurdistan.

Is Barbados visa-free for Swazi passport holders?

Yes — Swazi passport holders can enter Barbados visa-free for up to 6 months, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for the full length of your trip.

Is Bahamas visa-free for Swazi passport holders?

Yes — Swazi passport holders can enter Bahamas visa-free for up to 3 months, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay, with 2 completely blank pages.

Is Dominica visa-free for Swazi passport holders?

Yes — Swazi passport holders can enter Dominica visa-free for up to 6 months, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months.

Is Grenada visa-free for Swazi passport holders?

Yes — Swazi passport holders can enter Grenada visa-free for up to 3 months, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 3 months beyond your arrival date.

Is Haiti visa-free for Swazi passport holders?

Yes — Swazi passport holders can enter Haiti visa-free for up to 3 months, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months.

Is Jamaica visa-free for Swazi passport holders?

Yes — Swazi passport holders can enter Jamaica visa-free for up to 90 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your departure date, with at least one completely blank page.

Is Antigua and Barbuda visa-free for Swazi passport holders?

Yes — Swazi passport holders can enter Antigua and Barbuda visa-free for up to 1 month, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months.

Is Trinidad and Tobago visa-free for Swazi passport holders?

Yes — Swazi passport holders can enter Trinidad and Tobago visa-free for up to 90 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date.

Is Belize visa-free for Swazi passport holders?

Yes — Swazi passport holders can enter Belize visa-free for up to 1 month, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months with 2 completely blank pages.

Is Cuba visa-free for Swazi passport holders?

Swazi passport holders need an e-Visa for Cuba, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to 90 days. Apply online at the official evisacuba.cu portal — since 1 July 2025 this e-Visa has fully replaced the old paper tourist card for almost all travellers.

Is Guyana visa-free for Swazi passport holders?

Yes — Swazi passport holders can enter Guyana visa-free for up to 60 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months.

Is Ecuador visa-free for Swazi passport holders?

Yes — Swazi passport holders can enter Ecuador visa-free for up to 90 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.

Is Colombia visa-free for Swazi passport holders?

Swazi passport holders need an e-Visa for Colombia, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to 90 days. Apply for the eVisa online through Colombia's Cancillería portal.

Is Fiji visa-free for Swazi passport holders?

Yes — Swazi passport holders can enter Fiji visa-free for up to 4 months, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended departure date from Fiji.

Is Vanuatu visa-free for Swazi passport holders?

Yes — Swazi passport holders can enter Vanuatu visa-free for up to 120 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date.

Is Micronesia visa-free for Swazi passport holders?

Yes — Swazi passport holders can enter Micronesia visa-free for up to 30 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 120 days beyond your entry date.

Is Cook Islands visa-free for Swazi passport holders?

Yes — Swazi passport holders can enter Cook Islands visa-free for up to 31 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your departure date, with at least 2 completely blank pages.

Is Samoa visa-free for Swazi passport holders?

Yes — Swazi passport holders can enter Samoa visa-free for up to 60 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months.

Is Tuvalu visa-free for Swazi passport holders?

Not visa-free, but close: Swazi passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Tuvalu for up to 1 month, without applying in advance. Passport valid for at least 6 months.