Eswatini accepts the apostille, and both countries work in English. That combination — one certification, no translation — makes an Eswatini document file among the simplest and cheapest covered on this site.
Quick facts
Watch the name on the paperwork. Some certification offices and databases still list the country as Swaziland, and a mismatch between the name on a document and the name in a system causes avoidable delays.
Fees breakdown
| Item | Cost | Issued by |
|---|---|---|
| Apostille on a U.S. state document | $3–$25 per document | Secretary of State of that state |
| Apostille on a U.S. federal document | $20 per document | U.S. Department of State |
| Apostille on an Eswatini document | Charged there | Competent authority in Eswatini |
| Consular authentication | Not published | Where an office asks for it |
| Translation | Not applicable | English is official in both |
Documents travelling the other way are certified by the competent authority in Eswatini, which usually requires someone there to attend.
How to prepare a document
- Ask the receiving institution whether an apostille satisfies it.
- Order a certified copy from the issuing office.
- Notarise private documents first, since the apostille certifies the notary.
- File with the Secretary of State of the issuing state, or Washington for federal records.
- Check how the country is named in the receiving system.
- Send tracked and keep copies.
Required documents
- Original certified copy with signature and seal.
- Completed authentication request and payment.
- Photo identification for consular services.
- Prepaid tracked return envelope.
What the embassy does
It handles passport and travel document matters, authenticates documents, deals with visa categories that require one, registers nationals abroad and assists citizens in difficulty across its region.
Additional notes
One of the simpler ones
No translation and a single certification. Take advantage of it.
Mind the old name
Systems that still say Swaziland can reject a document that says Eswatini, and the reverse. Check before filing.
Order two copies
Cheap here, and postage to Mbabane is not.
Never apostille a photocopy
The certificate attaches to an original or a certified copy from the record keeper.