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Eswatini Business Residence

Eswatini Residency
Pathway overview

At a glance

If you plan to run a business in Eswatini, you can apply under the business-person category of temporary residence. You need company and personal records, plus the licenses and other permissions required for the actual business activity.

Business permission
Meet the licensing, foreign-ownership, and work-permission rules for your activity and role
Company records
Incorporation records, company forms, a premises lease, and a letter explaining the business
Personal records
Passport, photos, medical certificate, and original home-country police clearance; required copies must be certified

Summary

Eswatini’s business-person category lets an eligible owner or operator live there temporarily for an accepted business role. Company records, premises evidence, and an explanation of the business support the application. Incorporation does not replace approval for the actual activity. The individual still needs residence permission in the correct business category.

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Eligibility

The business-person category appears in Part II of the temporary-residence process. Prepare the company's memorandum and incorporation records, the required company forms, a lease for its premises, and the business application letter.

Confirm current licensing and foreign-owner rules. Complete Form 3 and provide your passport, photos, medical certificate, and original police clearance from your home country. Have required copies officially certified.

Before operating, confirm the permit term, fees, and any separate work, industry, or professional permission your role needs.

Running a business in Eswatini
  1. Check the business rules Confirm foreign ownership, licenses, and your role.
  2. Prepare Form 3 and evidence Gather company, premises, and certified personal documents.
  3. Obtain the required approvals Check the permit term before operating the business.

Company registration does not replace permission for the activity and your residence.

What This Route Allows

If approved, you can live in Eswatini for the business activity and period granted. Keep any separate work or professional approval required for your role.

What This Route Is Not

Registering a company, holding shares without running the business, or buying property alone does not grant residence. This is not citizenship by investment and does not guarantee permanent residence.

Next Steps

  1. Confirm that foreign ownership, the business activity, and your role are allowed.
  2. Gather company, premises, licensing, and personal records and complete Form 3.
  3. Obtain the required business and residence approvals before operating, and keep the supporting records current.

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