Temporary Residence Permit - employee
work permit
Foreigners who want to work in Eswatini need a Temporary Residence Permit rather than an entry visa. The Immigration Department's permits section issues work permits, student passes and dependent passes, decided by a committee. The employee permit needs a cover letter from the employer and proof the post was advertised.
1 entry rule for Eswatini based on recent travel
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Yellow fever certificate needed after a stay in countries with risk of yellow fever transmission (WHO list)
Travellers aged 9 months and over arriving from a yellow fever risk country or having transited any airport in one need a valid yellow fever certificate.
WHO International Travel and Health, Annex 1: Countries with risk of yellow fever transmission and countries requiring proof of vaccination against yellow fever (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) WHO ITH Country List: Vaccination requirements and WHO recommendations for international travellers, 2022 edition (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) Checked October 19, 2026
Life in Eswatini
Money
2
Currency
Swazi Lilangeni
SZL
Swazi Lilangeni
Tax
20–33%
Income tax (national)
VAT 15%
33% above E200,000 a year; an annual rebate of up to E8,200 means tax effectively starts above E41,000.
Living
1
Happiness
#135 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
Your edge here Members
What gives you an edge here: passports, visas and permits you hold, work, study, language and family ties
Who it’s for
Foreign nationals with a job offer in Eswatini.
Eligibility
Permit, not visa
You need a Temporary Residence Permit if you stay more than 30 days, or come to study or work.
- A permit is needed, not a visa
- Applies to anyone coming to study or work
Official wording
Anyone staying more than 30 days, or coming to study or work, needs a Temporary Residence Permit.
Labour market
Proof that the post was advertised.
Character and health
Original police clearance and medical certificate.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Document checklistCompleted application form
- FeesTemporary residence permit
- Steps to applyThe employer advertises the post and prepares a cover letter
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- 8 documents
- 1 fee
- 4 steps
- Processing times and conditions
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