🇸🇿 Eswatini · General Residence
Temporary Residence Permit — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
| Age range | 18–18 |
Duration & renewal
Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Documents
- Complete Application Form (relevant Form number for category)
- Two Passport Size Photos
- Covering Letter of Application (from Employer or Guardian or self, depending on category)
- Proof of Advert of post (Full Page) [Employees]
- Original Police Clearance from Country Of Origin (Internationally Recognised; Above 18 years for some categories)
- Qualification Certificates (Copies) [Employees]
- Medical Certificate
- Lease Agreement [Business Person]
- Certificate of Incorporation Form J. & Form C/S [Business Person; Employees]
- Copy of Residence Status documents (Guardian) [Dependants]
- Copy of Marriage Certificate [Dependants]
- Passport Copy
- Letter from School/Institution [Students]
- Support Letter from Ministry of Education [Students]
- Letter of Application from Host [Visitors Pass]
- Residence Status Document of Host e.g. Temporary Residence Permit [Visitors Pass]
- Copy of Recent Appeal [Special Pass]
- Application Letter [Special Pass]
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.
Frequently asked
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Do I need health insurance?
Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“Medical Certificate”
“Original Police Clearance from Country of origin”
“Temporal Residence Permit Requirements”
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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 2026-06-23.