Class A — Entry Permit Class A (Employment)

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Class A — Entry Permit Class A (Employment)

Work Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

1 week – 1 month

Estimated Cost

SZL 3,600 SZL

Varies by filing options

Stay Duration

2 years

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

Job offer required

Work

Remote not required

Overview

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

The Class A permit is the primary vehicle for foreign nationals to work in Eswatini. It requires a formal job offer and proof that the employer could not find a local candidate for the position. The permit is tied to a specific employer and is renewable based on the continuation of the employment contract.

Cost Breakdown

12-month permit feeSZL 1,200 SZL

24-month permit feeSZL 2,400 SZL

TotalSZL 3,600 SZL

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant	2 years
Extension increments	2 years

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Formal job offer from a company registered in Eswatini

Employer must demonstrate no suitable Eswatini national is available (local market test)

Submission of Form 3 (Application for Entry Permit)

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Form 3 (Application for Entry Permit)

Employment contract

Employer's Certificate of Incorporation (Form J & C)

Police clearance from country of origin

Medical certificate

Passport copies

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Allows legal residence and employment
Renewable if contract remains active

Worth Knowing

Employer-specific
Subject to local labor market availability
Availability of suitable Eswatini nationals for the role

Application Process

Secure job offer

Employer conducts local market test

Submit Form 3 and supporting documents to Ministry of Home Affairs

Await processing and approval

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