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Residence & citizenship

Swazi Citizenship by Registration / Naturalisation

The general route for adults and minors to acquire Eswatini citizenship, decided by the Citizenship Board under the Citizenship Act 1992.

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The qualifying period of residence for naturalisation is set by the Citizenship Act 1992 and was not confirmed on the official web pages reviewed; the Citizenship Board sets processing time case by case.

Important information

Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Eswatini government website before you apply.
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Official name
Citizenship by Registration – Class C1 (adults) / Class C3 (minors)
Route type
Citizenship / naturalisation and registration
Adult pre-application fee (C1)
E500, plus E1,000 certificate fee on issuance
Minor fees (C3)
E500 pre-application, E5,000 certificate fee
Legal basis
Citizenship Act 1992 and the Constitution
Decision by
Citizenship Board

Who it is for

  • Adults (21+) applying for citizenship (Class C1)
  • Minors under 21 (Class C3)
  • Foreign nationals with an affiliation to Eswatini or long residence

Requirements (adults, Class C1)

  • Completed application form
  • Fingerprints from a police station
  • Covering letter
  • Residence permit or khonta letter from a chief (or certified birth certificate)
  • Two passport photographs
  • Non-Swazi PIN

How to apply

  • Submit the application and documents to the Ministry of Home Affairs
  • Pay the pre-application fee (E500 for adults or minors)
  • Await the Citizenship Board's decision
  • On approval, provide previous-nationality details and pay the certificate fee to generate the 'Eswatini by Registration' PIN

Official sources

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.

Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.

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