China visa for Eswatini citizens

Chinese citizens planning a trip to the Kingdom of Eswatini will find a visa is required, with five distinct types available, including tourist, business, student, and work options. This journey, typically involving over 20 hours of flights often connecting through Johannesburg, requires careful planning for both itinerary and documentation. While Eswatini uniquely maintains diplomatic relations with Taiwan (Republic of China) rather than mainland China, this distinction does not impede the visa application process for People's Republic of China passport holders. Upon arrival, visitors should be mindful of currency considerations, as the Eswatini Lilangeni is pegged to the South African Rand, making exchanges from Chinese Yuan most practical via ZAR.

Visa required· verified 2026-05-27

Visa options

TouristL Visa (Tourist, ordinary)
30dvalid 3mo
TouristL Visa (Tourist, long-stay up to 90 days)
90dvalid 3mo
TouristL Visa (Tourist, 10‑year multiple-entry for U.S. citizens)
90d$140multiple-entryvalid 10y
BusinessM Visa (Business, ordinary)
30dvalid 3mo
BusinessM Visa (Business, extended stay up to 90 days)
90dvalid 3mo
BusinessM Visa (Business, 10‑year multiple-entry for U.S. citizens)
60d$140multiple-entryvalid 10y
OtherF Visa (Non‑commercial visit/exchange)
60dvalid 6mo
StudentX1 Visa (Student, long‑term)
180dvalid 3mo
StudentX2 Visa (Student, short‑term)
180dvalid 3mo
WorkZ Visa (Work)
30dvalid 3mo
WorkR Visa (High‑level talent)
OtherD Visa (Permanent Residence)
valid 3mo
FamilyQ1 Visa (Family Reunion, long-term with Chinese nationals)
180dvalid 3mo
FamilyQ2 Visa (Family Visit, short-term with Chinese nationals)
180dvalid 3mo
FamilyQ2 Visa (Family Visit, 10‑year multiple‑entry for U.S. citizens)
180d$140multiple-entryvalid 10y
FamilyS1 Visa (Private Affairs, long-term with foreign residents)
180dvalid 3mo
FamilyS2 Visa (Private Affairs, short-term with foreign residents)
180dvalid 3mo
TransitG Visa (Transit)
7dvalid 3mo
OtherJ1 Visa (Journalist, long-term resident correspondent)
180d$171valid 3mo
OtherJ2 Visa (Journalist, short-term)
180d$171valid 3mo
OtherC Visa (Crew)
TouristGroup Tourist Visa (Ordinary, organized tours)
30dvalid 3mo
OtherPort Visa (Visa on Arrival for special cases)
TouristShenzhen Special Economic Zone Visa (Port visa)
5dvalid 5d
TouristZhuhai Special Economic Zone Visa (Port visa)
3dvalid 3d
TouristXiamen Special Economic Zone Visa (Port visa)
3dvalid 3d
Transit24‑Hour Transit Without Visa (TWOV, airside)
1d$0valid 1d
Transit144‑Hour Transit Without Visa (TWOV, selected regions)
6d$0valid 6d
TouristHainan 30‑Day Visa‑Free Entry (Selected nationalities)
30d$0valid 1mo
BusinessAPEC Business Travel Card Entry (ABTC holders, Mainland China code CHN)
60d$0multiple-entry
TouristVisa‑Free Entry for Designated Countries (Short stays up to 15 or 30 days)
30d$0valid 1mo
OtherService (Official) Visa
$0

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