Import regulations by Swaziland customs

Imports:
400 cigarettes and 50 cigars and 250g of tobacco; 1 bottle (max 750ml) of alcoholic beverage; 284ml of perfume per person; free export of souvenirs and presents


Note
Married couples travelling together are allowed free import for one person only.

Export regulations by Swaziland customs

Exports:
Prohibited:

precious metals
ammunitions and weapon
drugs and psychotropic elements
chemical and fertilizer
obscene literature

Other Swaziland customs information

A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required by travellers over one year of age arriving within six days from infected areas.

Following WHO guidelines issued in 1973, a cholera vaccination certificate is no longer a condition of entry to Swaziland. However, cholera is a risk in the country and precautions are essential. Up-to-date advice should be sought before deciding whether these precautions should include vaccination as medical opinion is divided over its effectiveness; see the Health appendix.

Vaccination against typhoid is advised.

Malaria risk exists throughout the year (particularly in the rainy season, from November to February) in all Lowveld areas, particularly Big Bend, Mhlume, Simunye and Tshaneni. The predominant falciparum strain is reported to be highly resistant to chloroquine.

Food drink: Mains water is generally safe but bottled or sterilised water is preferable. Drinking water outside major cities and towns may be contaminated. Milk is pasteurised and dairy products are safe for consumption; exercise caution if milk is of uncertain provenance. Only eat well-cooked meat and fish, preferably served hot. Pork, salad and mayonnaise may carry increased risk. Vegetables should be cooked and fruit peeled.

Other risks: Bilharzia (schistosomiasis) is endemic. Avoid swimming and paddling in fresh water; swimming pools which are well chlorinated and maintained are safe. Hepatitis A is present; hepatitis B is highly endemic and precautions should be taken.
Arthropod-borne diseases such as Crimean-congo haemorrhagic fever, plague, relapsing fever, Rift valley fever and tick-bite fever have been reported.
The humid climate may provoke asthma and other respiratory disorders.
Rabies is present.

Health care: Although medical facilities are generally limited in Swaziland, Mbabame Clinic is well-equipped to deal with minor problems. Most international visitors will use private services, frequently attached to the larger hotels. The public sector is improving and treatment is available at low cost. In emergency cases, where specialised treatment is required, the patient may be transported to a South African hospital. Health insurance is recommended. Personal medications may be brought into the country, but a doctors note is advisable in case of questioning by authorities.