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Sightseeing
Mbabane the capital city of Swaziland lies near the picturesque Ezulwini Valley and so makes a good introduction to the country. It has a population of about 50,000 people. The sites in the city itself can be covered in a day. Not to be missed are the modern Swazi Plaza and Swazi Mall, the two swank and sleek districts that give Mbabane its modern flavour.
The huge granite outcrop of Sibebe Mountain that provides a scenic spot for a picnic is Lobamba, close to Mbabane. 15 kms from Mbabane is the seat of government and houses the House of Parliament, the National Museum with its exhibits of Swazi art, craft and culture and the palace of the Royal family, the Ludzidzini Royal Residence.
The Mantenga Falls make for a good excursion away from the city but the approach roads are pretty treacherous.
Ezulwini Valley is the premier showpiece of Swaziland. It is often called the ‘place of heaven’ and is truly heavenly in its natural splendors. It has panoramic vistas, wildlife sanctuaries, mineral springs and the beautiful Mantenga Falls. It has plenty of infrastructure aimed at tourists like top rate hotels and resorts, an international standard 18 hole golf course, a vibrant nightlife with casinos, discos, nightclubs et al and the best places for dining in all of Swaziland.
PASSPORTS: Passport valid for at least six months upon entry required by all.
VISAS: Required by all except the following:
(a) 1. nationals of Australia, Canada, Japan and the USA for stays of up to two months;
(b) 2. nationals of the EU for stays of up to two months* (except nationals of the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovak Republic and Slovenia who do require a visa);
(c) nationals of Commonwealth countries for stays of up to two months (except nationals of Antigua & Barbuda, Bangladesh, Belize, Brunei, Cameroon, Dominica, India, Kiribati, Maldives, Mauritius, Mozambique, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tuvalu and Vanuatu who do require a visa);
(d) nationals of Iceland, Israel, Korea (Rep), Liechtenstein, Norway, San Marino, Turkey, Uruguay and Zimbabwe for stays of up to two months.
Note: * 3. Nationals of Belgium, Denmark, Greece, Ireland, Luxembourg, The Netherlands and Portugal ca also obtain a visa free of charge upon arrival and may remain in Swaziland longer than two months, at the discretion of the Immigration department. Nationals of the UK may also remain in Swaziland for an undisclosed amount of time.
Types of visa and cost: Single-entry: £16. Multiple-entry: £24 (three months); £38 (six months); £58 (nine months); £60 (12 months).
Note: Transit passengers should consult their carrying company when making reservations for up-to-date advice on whether a visa is required.
Validity: Three to six months from date of issue for stays of up to two months each. Applications for extensions should be submitted to the Chief Immigration Officer in Swaziland.
Application to: Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy or High Commission); see Contact Addresses section.
Application requirements: (a) Application form. (b) Two passport-size photos. (c) Fee. (d) Valid passport. (e) Proof of means of support during stay. (f) Letter on headed paper confirming that the visitor holds return or onward tickets. (g) For all visitors except tourists, a letter of invitation from a Swazi national or for business trips, a letter from applicant’s company giving details of the business and confirming the financial responsibility for the applicant.
Working days required: One or two unless authorisation is required, in which case the application could take several weeks.
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