Temporary Residence Permit
Student
Foreigners who come to Eswatini to study need a Temporary Residence Permit rather than an entry visa. The Ministry of Home Affairs lists the student documents: an application form, a letter from the school or institution, a support letter from the Ministry of Education, police clearance, a medical certificate, a photo and a certified passport copy.
1 entry rule for Eswatini based on recent travel
These apply to people who were recently in certain countries. Sign in and add your trips to see whether any apply to you.
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 students admitted to a school or institution in Eswatini.
Eligibility
Place at a school or institution
A letter from the school or institution in Eswatini is required.
Ministry of Education support
A support letter from the Ministry of Education is required.
Good character and health
An original police clearance and a medical certificate are required.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementPermit, not a visa
- Document checklistCompleted application form
- FeesPermit fee
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- 7 documents
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- 3 steps
- Processing times and conditions
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