Eswatini passport → China
Do Swazi citizens need a visa for China?
Swazi passport holders need a visa for China, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
What this means for your trip
- Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
China at a glance
- Capital
- Beijing
- Currency
- Chinese yuan (CNY)
- Languages
- Chinese
- Calling code
- +86
- Region
- Eastern Asia
China for other passports
- EswatiniVisa required
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa required
United KingdomVisa-free30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free30 days
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
CanadaVisa-free30 days
Nearby in Eastern Asia for Swazi passport holders
TaiwanVisa-free90 days
MacaoVisa on arrival30 days
South KoreaeTA30 days
MongoliaeVisa
Hong KongVisa required
JapanVisa required
North KoreaVisa required
Common questions
Do Swazi citizens need a visa for China?
Swazi passport holders need a visa for China, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Swazi citizens stay in China?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Swazi citizens get a visa on arrival in China?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Swazi citizens visit without a visa?
64 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Eswatini passport ranks #65 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Swazi citizens (edited 22 Jul 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of China before you travel.