Do Swazi / Liswati passport holders need a tourist visa for South Korea?

e-Visa (30 days). Maximum stay is 30 days. Apply: https://www.visa.go.kr/openPage.do?MENU_ID=10301

How much does a South Korea tourist visa cost?

Cost varies. Check the official source linked on this page for current fees.

How long does it take to get a South Korea tourist visa?

Processing time varies. Apply well in advance of your planned travel.

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Can a Swazi / Liswati traveller visit South Korea?

Tourism visa requirements · See all destinations for Swazi / Liswati travellers

Most Swazi / Liswati travellers apply for an e-Visa online before they travel — it's a quick form, usually approved within a few days when heading to South Korea for tourism.

The route most travellers use is the e-Visa (30 days). Stays go up to 30 days per visit.

The paperwork is straightforward — 4/10 difficulty (easy), and 8/10 realism (likely). Approval is likely if your documents are in order.

Straight from visa.go.kr.

What it's like in South Korea

as of 2024

Difficulty

4/10

Quick paperwork

Strong

Processing

—

Strong

PR pathway

5 yrs

F-5 Permanent Resident after 5 yrs in F-2

Mid

Avg salary

$46k

OECD-style average wages, USD

Good

Cost of living

Numbeo COL (NYC = 100)

Weak

Top tax rate

45%

Personal income top marginal

Weak

Healthcare

82/100

Numbeo Healthcare Index

Strong

Safety

#47

Global Peace Index rank (lower = safer)

Good

English proficiency

Moderate

EF EPI band

Mid

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Tourism / Short stay1

Visa-free, eTA, e-Visa, and embassy short-stay routes for tourism, business, or transit visits.

e-VisaTourism

e-Visa (30 days)

Max stay: 30days
Processing: —
Fee: —

Apply on official sitevisa.go.kr

Difficulty4/10·Realism8/10

Why? ▾

Difficulty

Easy1–4

4/10

Quick to obtain, light documentation, fast turnaround. Difficulty 1–4.

Why this score?

—Online e-Visa — no embassy appointment

Approval realism

Approval is likely

8/10

Most applicants with the right paperwork get approved.

What drives this score?

—e-Visa applications are commonly approved when documentation is complete

Step-by-step checklist

Your application checklist

1
Check your passport validity
60+ days before
Most countries require 6+ months of validity beyond your travel dates and at least one blank page. If it's close, renew before applying.
2
Gather supporting documents
45+ days before
You'll need: Valid passport; Online application before travel; Print or digital copy of approved e-visa.
3
Submit the e-Visa application online
14+ days before
Apply directly at the official portal. Save the reference number — you'll need it for arrival.
4
Track the application; print the approval
7+ days before
Print or save a clear PDF of the approved visa. Airlines check this at check-in.
5
On the day of travel
day of travel
Carry: passport (printed visa if applicable), onward ticket, proof of accommodation, proof of funds, travel insurance. Border officers retain discretion regardless of visa status.

Show full requirements, fees, and source

Passport valid 6+ months

What you need

Valid passport
Online application before travel
Print or digital copy of approved e-visa

View primary source (visa.go.kr) →

Application prep, advice & sources

Step-by-step checklist, when to hire a lawyer, alternative routes, related country pairs, and the official primary sources behind every claim above.

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What you'll need

Tourism visa for South Korea

Specific to Swazi / Liswati passport holders.

Start ~0–8 weeks before your intended travel date.

Order these first — they have the longest lead time

Valid passport
Identity2–8 weeks
Most countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months beyond your departure date, with two or more blank pages.
How: Renew via your own country's passport office if expiring within 12 months.

Then gather these

Recent bank statements
Financial1–5 days
Usually 3–6 months of statements showing you can support yourself during the trip. Required for most embassy-issued tourist visas.
How: Download PDFs from your bank's online portal. Some consulates require originals stamped by the bank.
Passport-style photograph
Identity1–3 days
A recent biometric photo to the destination's specifications. Most consulates require their own dimensions, not your home country's.
How: Any high-street photo studio, or app-based services that meet ICAO 9303 spec.
Online visa application form
Application1–3 days
The destination's online form (DS-160 for US, gov.uk for UK, IRCC portal for Canada, ImmiAccount for Australia, e-Visa portal for most others).
How: Apply directly on the destination government website — never via a third-party paid service.
Proof of accommodation
Purpose evidence1–3 days
Hotel bookings, an AirBnB reservation, or an invitation letter from a host covering the dates of your stay.
How: Book refundable hotels (Booking.com Free Cancellation), or get a notarised invitation letter from your host.
Application fee payment
Application1 day
Payable to the destination government directly. Fees range from ~$25 (e-Visas) to $2,500+ (US EB-1).
How: Card payment on the destination's portal. Receipt required for the application.
Onward or return ticket
Purpose evidence1 day
Proof you intend to leave the country before your permitted stay expires. Most short-stay visas and visa-free entries require this.
How: Book a refundable flight or use a 24-hour hold from an OTA. Border officers can check the booking.
Travel medical insurance
Financial1 day
Schengen and many other tourist visas require €30,000 / $50,000 minimum medical cover for the duration of your stay.
How: Buy from SafetyWing, World Nomads, Allianz, or any insurer that issues a Schengen-compliant certificate.

Other visa types for this route

We also have data on these visa categories between SZ and KR.

Business

8/10

C-3 Short-term General / Business Visa — South Korea

1 option · See details

Transit

1/10

K-ETA Transit Exemption + 30-day Transit Tourism — South Korea

1 option · See details

Work

9/10

D-10 Job Search Visa — Republic of Korea

1 option · See details

Study

9/10

D-2 Student Visa — South Korea

1 option · See details

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Sources & references

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Where this page's data came from

e-Visa (30 days)visa.go.kr

Your country's foreign-affairs ministry

Eswatini eVisaevisa.gov.sz

Independent travel advisories

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