Eswatini
VERIFIED · MAY 202622 ENTRIESOTHER
Eswatini is in Other. Review the laws below before your trip — every entry has a source link, and the verdict layer is sorted worst-first.
HEADS UP
Last absolute monarchy in Africa (renamed from Swaziland in 2018). Drug penalties strict. Same-sex relations criminalized (rarely enforced). Photography of king/royal family restricted. Pro-democracy unrest 2021 onwards.
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Insulting the King · Same-sex relations (on books) · Drug trafficking
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3 entriesCOMMON MISCONCEPTIONS
- Last absolute monarchy in Africa — political opposition operates under heavy restriction.
- Same-sex relations remain criminal on books but enforcement against tourists is essentially absent.
JURISDICTION NOTES
- Country was renamed from Swaziland to Eswatini in 2018.
- Pro-democracy unrest since 2021 has affected travel advisories — verify current state.
OFFICIAL SOURCES
Last verified · May 2026
Information only. Not legal advice. Laws change and enforcement varies — consult a qualified attorney for your jurisdiction before acting.