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Business Visa
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Business Visa

Short-term entry visa for foreign nationals conducting business activities in Eswatini, valid for up to 30 days.

Validity1 month
Processing5–10 days
Total CostNot confirmed
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Class A — Entry Permit Class A (Employment)
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Class A — Entry Permit Class A (Employment)

This permit is for foreign nationals who have secured employment with an employer in Eswatini.

Validity2 years
Processing1 week – 1 month
Total CostSZL 3,600
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Class B — Entry Permit Class B (Dependent Employment)
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Class B — Entry Permit Class B (Dependent Employment)

Dependent-status work permit for spouses and family members already holding a valid Eswatini dependent's pass with a confirmed job offer, valid for the duration of employment.

ValidityDuration of the employment contract
Processing4-8 weeks
Total CostNot confirmed
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Class C — Entry Permit Class C (Missionary)
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Class C — Entry Permit Class C (Missionary)

Missionary residence permit for religious workers formally invited by government-approved faith-based organizations in Eswatini, valid 1 year and renewable.

Validity1 year (renewable)
Processing1-3 months
Total CostNot confirmed
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Class D — Temporary Residence Permit - Agriculture and Animal Husbandry
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Class D — Temporary Residence Permit - Agriculture and Animal Husbandry

Renewable temporary residence permit for foreign agricultural specialists and livestock experts sponsored by farming enterprises in Eswatini, valid up to 5 years.

ValidityUp to 5 years (renewable)
Processing1-3 months
Total CostNot confirmed
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Class E — Temporary Residence Permit - Prospecting for Minerals or Mining
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Class E — Temporary Residence Permit - Prospecting for Minerals or Mining

Temporary residence permit for foreign investors, geologists, and mining engineers holding a valid prospecting license or mining right in Eswatini, valid up to 5 years.

ValidityUp to 5 years
Processing2-3 weeks
Total CostNot confirmed
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Class F — Temporary Residence Permit - Trade, Business or Non-Prescribed Profession
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Class F — Temporary Residence Permit - Trade, Business or Non-Prescribed Profession

Temporary residence permit for foreign traders, entrepreneurs, and non-prescribed professionals operating a registered business in Eswatini, valid up to 5 years.

ValidityUp to 5 years
Processing2-3 weeks
Total CostNot confirmed
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Class G — Temporary Residence Permit - Manufacturing
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Class G — Temporary Residence Permit - Manufacturing

Temporary residence permit for foreign investors and technical specialists establishing manufacturing operations in Eswatini, valid up to 5 years.

ValidityUp to 5 years (typically issued for 2 years)
Processing2-4 months
Total CostNot confirmed
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Class H — Temporary Residence Permit - Prescribed Professions
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Class H — Temporary Residence Permit - Prescribed Professions

Fee-free temporary residence permit for credentialed experts in prescribed professions such as medicine, engineering, law, and finance in Eswatini, valid up to 5 years.

ValidityUp to 5 years
Processing3-6 months
Total CostFree
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Class I — Entry Permit Class I (Assured Income/Retiree)
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Class I — Entry Permit Class I (Assured Income/Retiree)

Retiree residence permit for financially self-sufficient individuals aged 21 or older with independent income from outside Eswatini, barring local employment.

Validity1-2 years
Processing1-3 months
Total CostNot confirmed
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Class J — Entry Permit Class J (Other)
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Class J — Entry Permit Class J (Other)

This is a residual category for cases not covered by classes A through I, often used for specific purposes at the discretion of immigration authorities.

ValidityVaries
Processing1 week – 1 month
Total CostSZL 3,600
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Dependent Permit
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Dependent Permit

Permit for the spouse, parent, or guardian of a foreign national lawfully residing in Eswatini, valid up to 2 years but prohibiting employment without a separate work permit.

Validity2 years
ProcessingVaries
Total CostNot confirmed
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Entry Visa
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Entry Visa

Short-term entry visa for tourists and business visitors to Eswatini, valid for up to 90 days with no employment permitted.

ValidityUp to 90 days
ProcessingApproximately 10 working days
Total CostNot confirmed
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Form 10 — Special Pass
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Form 10 — Special Pass

Discretionary permit issued by the Director of Immigration Services for special circumstances such as pending appeals or exceptional cases not covered by standard permit categories.

Validity3 months
ProcessingVaries
Total CostNot confirmed
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Prohibited Immigrant's Pass (Special Pass)
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Prohibited Immigrant's Pass (Special Pass)

This is a temporary authorization issued to individuals who may otherwise be classified as prohibited immigrants (e.g., pending an appeal or for specific humanitarian/administrative reasons).

Validity3 months
ProcessingVaries
Total CostNot confirmed
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Student/Internship Permit
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Student/Internship Permit

Permit for foreign nationals pursuing education, academic research, or internships at accredited Eswatini institutions, with validity matching the duration of studies or assignment.

ValidityMatches program duration
ProcessingVaries
Total CostNot confirmed
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Tourist Visa
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Tourist Visa

Entry visa for foreign nationals visiting Eswatini for tourism purposes, valid for up to 30 days with a possible 30-day extension.

Validity1 month
Processing5–10 days
Total CostNot confirmed
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Transit Visa
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Transit Visa

Entry visa for foreign nationals passing through Eswatini en route to another destination, requiring proof of onward travel.

ValidityDuration required for transit
ProcessingVaries
Total CostNot confirmed
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Visitor's Pass
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Visitor's Pass

Extended stay authorization for foreign nationals visiting a host who holds lawful residence in Eswatini, issued for stays beyond the initial 30-day visa period.

Validity6 months
ProcessingVaries
Total CostNot confirmed
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