In most of the countries you will find diplomatic missions, which usually refers to an embassy and/or a consulate. Diplomatic bodies represent other country’s interests in Swaziland (Eswatini), with the aim of strengthening international relations between the states and providing services for their citizens in Swaziland (Eswatini).

Embassies and consulates are considered legal territories of their home countries. They are not "foreign territory" but they are protected and considered the property of the country using them, meaning that Swaziland (Eswatini) does not have jurisdiction over the embassy or consulate of another country.

What is the difference between Embassy and Consulate?

The Vienna Convention on Consular Relations international treaty defines the diplomatic mission’s purpose and framework. The various diplomatic missions offer several services and carry out different missions. For example:

• Embassy: This is the primary diplomatic representation of a country’s government and is headed by an ambassador. An embassy is the main location for a diplomatic presence of one country in another. A country has at most one embassy in another country and is always established in the capital city of the host country. In the absence of a consulate in a country, the embassy also has a consular section to carry out all the relevant consular services (see below).
• Consulate General: This is a diplomatic mission, headed by a consul that provides a full range of services such as: issuing passports/visas, keeping birth and marriage records, assisting expats, providing legal information, translations etc. It can be located in any major city of the host country, although often in the capital city (in certain cases, in the same building as the embassy). In major countries and large territories, you often have more than one consulate.
• Honorary Consulate: It supplements the Consulate to provide a limited range of consular services and is headed by an honorary consul. They help nationals abroad. For example, in the event of a hospital stay, missing person, death, natural disaster or another emergency. They can also issue emergency travel documents and consular declarations for which the applicant is required to appear in person.

NB: You will usually apply for a visa at the Consulate of the country you want to visit. However, if there is no such representation in Swaziland (Eswatini), you can apply for a visa at the embassy.

Where to find Consulates and Embassies in Swaziland (Eswatini)

Not all countries have an Embassy and/or a Consulate as it depends on the political situation, the relationship with the host country, the size of the country, and the number of foreign citizens living there.

In some cases, countries can share representations and you can be assisted by the services of another embassy or consular service to get the information you need.

We recommend you register/contact your country’s embassy at your destination. It is a free service provided by any diplomatic mission and it will allow them to record information about your upcoming trip abroad. It can be used to assist you in case of an emergency.

Registration will also allow you to get routine information from your nearest embassy or consulate, as citizens residing abroad.

The capital of Swaziland (Eswatini), Mbabane hosts 7 embassies.

There are also 19 consulates and two other representations located in Swaziland (Eswatini).

All consulates and honorary consulates are located in Mbabane, except for those countries who own an embassy in the capital of Swaziland (Eswatini) and might have another diplomatic mission outside the capital.

You will find below a list of selected countries (the list is not exhaustive) that have a diplomatic mission in Swaziland (Eswatini). The list includes embassies, consulates, honorary consulates, and sometimes other official representations for you to be able to get information and services.

Embassies and Main Consulates in Mbabane

France

French Honorary Consulate in Swaziland (Eswatini)

Address: Behind Ministry of Education, Alliance française of Swaziland, P.O. Box A266 Swazi Plaza, Mbabane
Tel: (+268) 404 3667
E-Mail: info@afmbabane.org

The French Honorary Consulate in Swaziland represents the Consul of France in Swaziland in terms of protocol. It also supports the actions led by the Embassy of France or the Consulate promoting France in all its aspects as well as French cooperation, gives information to people willing to know more about France and French administration, etc…

In terms of consular issues, an order by the ministry of foreign affairs determines the list of the formalities and administrative documents that the Honorary Consulate is authorised to do or accomplish (legalizations, proxies, certifications on the behalf of French administrations, maritime affairs, etc.).

BE AWARE THAT: an honorary consul has limited competencies compared to the consulate’s.

Japan

Embassy of Japan in Swaziland (Eswatini)

The Embassy of Japan in the Republic of South Africa is accredited to the Kingdom of Eswatini.

Russia

Embassy of Russia in Swaziland (Eswatini)

The Russian Embassy in Mozambique represents Russia in the Kingdom of Eswatini.

South Africa

South Africa High Commission in Swaziland (Eswatini)

Address: The New Mall, 2nd Floor, Dr Sishayi Road, P O Box 2507 Mbabane
Tel: (+268) 2404 4651
E-Mail: mbabane.dha@dirco.gov.za

The South African High Commission in Eswatini assists with various consular services along with visa and passport processing.

United Kingdom (Great Britain)

High Commission of the United Kingdom in Swaziland (Eswatini)

Address: PO Box A 41, Eveni, Mbabane, H103, Swaziland
Tel: (+268) 404 2585
E-Mail: inquiries.mbabane@fco.uk
Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/UKinEswatini/ and https://x.com/UKinEswatini

If you are a UK national visiting, studying, working or living in Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) and need consular assistance, contact the British High Commission in Pretoria (South Africa). There is no Consular Office at the British High Commission Mbabane.

The High Commission of the United Kingdom in Swaziland (Eswatini) works in Eswatini on a wide range of issues including democracy, good governance, human rights and a secure environment for British business.
For legal reasons, the High Commission is unable to carry out notarial acts in Commonwealth countries. This includes certifying documents as true copies of originals, administering oaths or taking affidavits. For these services or other notarial acts, you should contact a local notary.

USA (United States of America)

Embassy of the United States of America in Swaziland (Eswatini)

Address: Corner of MR 103 and Cultural Center Drive, Ezulwini, P.O. Box D202, The Gables, H106, Eswatini
Tel: (+268) 2417 9000
E-Mail: ConsularMbabane@state.gov
Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/usembassy.eswatini/  and https://x.com/USEmbEswatini
Opening hours: 07:30 AM to 5:00 PM Monday thru Thursday, and 07:30 AM to 12:30 PM on Fridays

The US representation in Swaziland (Eswatini) provides a range of consular services such as regular passport applications and renewals, Consular Reports of Birth Abroad (CRBA), and notarial services, assistance on death of a U.S. citizen and emergency financial assistance, etc.

Honorary Consulates in Swaziland (Eswatini)

Contact directly the Embassy/Consulate website for more information.
For countries with no consulates or embassies in Swaziland (Eswatini), the Honorary Consulates are supervised by diplomatic representations located in other countries, often Maputo, Mozambique or Pretoria, South Africa for Swaziland (Eswatini).

General Consulates and embassies in Mbabane

• Denmark
• Germany Representative Office (Form)
• India High Commission (hcmbabane@mea.go.in)
• Italy (mbabane.onorario@esteri.it)
• Mozambique High Commission (moz.high@swazi.net)
• Portugal
• Tanzania
• Turkey