Eswatini: study needs a Temporary Residence Permit, not an entry visa
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The Eswatini eVisa portal says that if a visit lasts more than thirty days, or you travel to Eswatini to study or work, you must apply for a Temporary Residence Permit instead of an entry visa. The permit's requirements differ from the entry visa's 1.
Documents listed for the permit
- a complete application form
- a passport size photo
- a letter from the school or institution
- a support letter from the Ministry of Education
- an original police clearance
- a medical certificate
- a certified passport copy 2
What the eVisa and the entry visa cover
The portal presents itself as the Ministry of Home Affairs online visa portal for visitors 4. Only tourist and business eVisas exist. Processing is typically 2 to 5 business days. A single-entry eVisa is valid for 90 days from issue, allows a stay of up to 30 days and cannot be extended. There is no visa on arrival at ports of entry 3. Entry visa applications are handled at the Ministry of Home Affairs headquarters or at Eswatini missions and representative offices. That visa is for tourists, volunteers, interns and business visitors staying no more than one month 1.
The pages read do not show whether Bangladeshi nationals need an entry visa. The student permit fee and processing time are not published there. Ask an Eswatini mission or the Ministry of Home Affairs before applying.
Keep your application confirmation at hand for the status check above.
Sources
Every numbered citation above links to one of these official pages.
