Work visas
Swazi Work Permit (Temporary Residence Permit for employment)
The permit a foreign national needs to take up employment in Eswatini, issued as a Temporary Residence Permit by the Department of Immigration Services.
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Two-year validity and the four-to-six-week processing time are widely reported but not stated on the official pages reviewed; fee not published officially.
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.
- Official name
- Work permit / Temporary Residence Permit (employment)
- Route type
- Work / temporary residence
- Requires job offer
- Yes — from an employer in Eswatini
- Validity
- Set by the Director of Immigration Services; renewable while employed
- Commonly reported as up to two years; exact period not confirmed on official pages
- Where to apply
- Department of Immigration Services, Ministry of Home Affairs
Who it is for
- Foreign nationals with a job offer from an Eswatini employer
- Expatriates being posted to or hired in Eswatini
- Self-employed foreign nationals establishing a business (as a form of temporary residence)
Requirements
- Offer or contract of employment with an employer in Eswatini
- Valid passport and supporting personal documents
- Application decided on merit by the immigration committee
What you can do
- Take up the specific employment the permit is granted for
- Renew while the employment contract remains active
- Apply for dependent passes for accompanying family
How to apply
- Apply to the Department of Immigration Services (often through the employer)
- Submit the employment contract and required documents
- Await the committee's decision on the grant of the permit
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.