🇸🇿 Eswatini · Employer-sponsored work
EMPLOYEES PART I — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €27 |
| Minimum annual salary | SZL 6,000 |
| Proof of savings | €531 |
| Minimum investment | €1,062 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Education | post-secondary |
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
| Age range | 18–60 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €8 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.gov.sz/index.php/services-sp-22242747/permits.
- Typical processing: ~30 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €27.
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“EMPLOYEES PART I 1. Complete Application Form (Form 3) ... 4. Proof of Advert of post (Full Page) ... 6. Qualification Certificates (Copies) (checklist de documentos, sem limiar salarial)”
“Original Police Clearance from Country Of Origin (Internationally Recognised)”
“Temporal Residence Permit Requirements ... EMPLOYEES PART I”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.