Swaziland - Consular Information Sheet
October 18, 1993

Country Description:  Swaziland is a small developing nation in Southern 
Africa.  Facilities for tourism are available.

Entry Requirements:  A passport is required.  Visas are not required of 
tourists planning to stay less than 60 days.  Temporary residence permits 
are issued in Mbabane.  For longer stays, visitors must report to 
immigration authorities or to a police station within 48 hours of arrival, 
if they are not lodged in a hotel.  Yellow fever and cholera immunizations 
are required if the visitor is arriving from an infected area.  Anti-
malarial treatment is recommended.  Further information may be obtained from 
the Embassy of the Kingdom of Swaziland, 3400 International Drive, N.W., 
Suite 3M, Washington, D.C. 20008, telephone (202) 362-6683.

Medical Facilities:  Medical facilities are limited.  Doctors and hospitals 
often expect immediate cash payment for health services.  Not all U.S. 
medical insurance is valid outside the United States.  Supplemental medical 
insurance with specific overseas coverage has proved to be useful. 
Information on health matters can be obtained from the Centers for Disease 
Control's international travelers hotline, telephone (404) 332-4559.

Information on Crime:  Petty street crime, primarily theft of money and 
personal property, occurs with some frequency.  The loss or theft abroad of 
a U.S. passport should be reported immediately to local police and to the 
nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.  The pamphlets "A Safe Trip Abroad" and 
"Tips for Travelers to Sub-Saharan Africa" provide useful information on 
protecting personal security while traveling abroad and on travel in the 
region in general.  Both are available from the Superintendent of Documents, 
U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.

Drug Penalties:  U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the country in 
which they are traveling.  Penalties for possession, use or trafficking in 
illegal drugs are strict, and convicted offenders can expect jail sentences 
and fines.

Registration: U.S. citizens who register at the U.S. Embassy in Mbabane may 
obtain updated information on travel and security in Swaziland.

Embassy Location:  The U.S. Embassy is located in the Central Bank Building 
on Warner Street in the capital city of Mbabane.  The mailing address is 
P.O. Box 199, Mbabane, Swaziland.  The U.S. Embassy telephone number is 
(268) 464-41/5; the fax number is (268) 259-59.

No. 93-293

This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated December 24, 1992, to add 
the U.S. Embassy's fax number and information on reporting the loss or theft 
abroad of a U.S. passport.