Move From the Eswatini to Canada With Licensed Immigration Consultants
Choosing to immigrate to Canada is an important and personal decision. RightWay Canada Immigration Services supports individuals and families in Eswatini who are pursuing permanent residence, study or work opportunities, family reunification or another Canadian immigration pathway. Our role is to make the process clearer, more manageable and carefully prepared from the beginning.
Our team of licensed Canadian immigration consultants is regulated by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC) and works in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements. Since 2016, RightWay Canada assisted a number of clients from Eswatini and earned multiple industry recognitions, along with a strong reputation reflected in positive client reviews.
Every immigration case is different. We take the time to understand each applicant’s circumstances and goals, assess the available options and provide clear guidance on eligibility, required documents and the steps ahead. Our support goes beyond completing forms, helping applicants approach the process with greater clarity and confidence. Book a consultation with a licensed immigration consultant to discuss your individual situation. Information about our services and pricing is available on our fees page.
Eswatini to Canada Spousal Sponsorship
Applicants from Eswatini do not have additional Eswatini-specific IRCC forms or special country-specific document requirements for spousal sponsorship. Applications should therefore follow the standard IRCC spousal sponsorship instructions and document checklist, with careful attention to complete identity and civil-status documents, required translations and clear evidence supporting the relationship.
Canada’s spousal sponsorship program allows eligible Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor a spouse, common-law partner or conjugal partner for permanent residence. IRCC assesses the sponsor’s eligibility, the genuineness of the relationship and the sponsored applicant’s admissibility before making a final decision.
IRCC permanent residence statistics show that 5 citizens of Eswatini were admitted to Canada as sponsored spouses or partners from 2023 through May 2026. All 5 admissions were recorded in 2023, with no admissions recorded in 2024, 2025 or from January to May 2026.
Eswatini TO CANADA STUDY PERMIT
Applicants applying for a Canada study permit from Eswatini must follow the Pretoria visa office instructions for local document requirements. These instructions are listed in the Pretoria Visa Office Additional Document Checklist — IMM 5845, which is used together with the standard Canada study permit checklist.
For Eswatini applicants, IMM 5845 focuses on passport and immigration-status documents, family documents where applicable, a one-page study plan, proof of current and previous studies, and detailed proof of funds and source-of-funds documents.
Required Forms
Tab 1: Required Forms
Eswatini study permit applicants must follow the Pretoria Visa Office Additional Document Checklist for study permits.
Country-specific checklist and locally listed form include:
- Pretoria Visa Office Additional Document Checklist — IMM 5845
- Family Information Form — IMM 5707, fully completed, dated, and signed
IMM 5845 is used alongside the standard study permit checklist. It sets out the additional documents expected from applicants using the Pretoria visa office instructions.
Passport and Family Documents
Eswatini applicants must provide the passport and supporting identity documents listed by the Pretoria visa office.
Applicants must provide:
- a valid passport for each person requiring a temporary resident visa
- a photocopy of the passport bio-data page for the applicant and each accompanying dependent
The passport should be valid for at least six months from the intended date of travel to Canada. Applicants will be asked to submit their original passports once all requirements have been met.
If the applicant is a resident but not a citizen of the country where they live, they must provide proof of their residence, immigration, or visa status.
Where applicable, applicants must also provide:
- copies of birth certificates for accompanying minor children listing both parents
- a certified copy of the marriage certificate
- divorce or custody documents for accompanying children
- a notarized consent letter from the non-accompanying parent if a child is travelling with only one parent
Applicants under 18 must provide a notarized Custodianship Declaration Form — IMM 5646 unless they are accompanied by at least one parent.
Study Plan
Eswatini applicants must provide a one-page study plan.
The study plan should explain:
- why the applicant wants to study in Canada in the program where they were accepted
- the applicant’s overall educational goal
- why the applicant is not pursuing a similar program in their country of residence
- what research the applicant has done into studies in their country of residence or citizenship
- how the Canadian program will improve employment opportunities in the country of residence or citizenship
- what ties the applicant has to the country of residence or citizenship
If the applicant has been out of full-time education for more than two years, they should also provide a CV.
For a minor applicant, the study plan should explain the reasons for studying in Canada and provide information about the immigration status of the applicant’s parents or guardian in their country of residence.
Student Records
Eswatini applicants must provide proof of their current and previous studies.
Relevant documents may include:
- transcripts from the educational institution the applicant is currently attending
- copies of high school certificates or diplomas
- documents relating to any post-secondary studies
Applicants must also provide a letter of acceptance from a designated learning institution in Canada showing the tuition fees, living expenses, duration of studies, course start date, and details of any work placement or co-op program where applicable.
If the acceptance is conditional, the applicant must provide evidence that the conditions have been met.
Financial Documents
Eswatini study permit applicants must provide proof of sufficient funds to cover tuition and living expenses for at least one year in Canada.
Applicants must provide supporting documents showing a reliable source of funds that can be converted to Canadian dollars.
Relevant documents may include:
- a letter of undertaking from a parent or sponsor
- bank statements from the parent or sponsor covering the previous three to six months and showing income and the required funds
- an official scholarship or financial award letter
- investments or other acceptable financial assets
Property deeds and vehicle ownership are not accepted as proof of available funds under the Pretoria checklist.
If the applicant has received a scholarship or tuition has already been paid, they must provide a receipt from the Canadian educational institution confirming the payment or funding.
If a third person is sponsoring the applicant, the sponsor must provide:
- bank statements and employment records
- a letter with current contact information explaining why they are financing the applicant’s studies
- proof of the relationship if the sponsor is a relative
If the third-party sponsor is in Canada, they must also provide proof of their legal status in Canada, proof of employment including years of service and salary, a bank statement, and the summary page of their most recent Canada Revenue Agency Notice of Assessment.
Eswatini to Canada Visitor Visa
Applicants applying for a Canada visitor visa from Eswatini must follow the Pretoria visa office instructions for local document requirements. These instructions are listed in the Pretoria Visa Office Additional Document Checklist — IMM 5971, which is used together with the standard Canada visitor visa requirements.
For Eswatini applicants, IMM 5971 focuses on passport and travel-history documents, immigration status where applicable, the purpose of the proposed visit, proof of funds, employment or business documents, invitation documents where applicable, proof of current studies, and marriage and birth certificates for family members applying for a visa.
Required Forms
Eswatini visitor visa applicants must follow the Pretoria Visa Office Additional Document Checklist for temporary resident visas.
Country-specific checklist and locally listed documents include:
- Pretoria Visa Office Additional Document Checklist — IMM 5971
- signed Consent to Verification of Documents form
- Schedule 1: Application for Temporary Residence — IMM 5257 SCH1, only if the applicant answered “yes” to any background information questions on the application form
Documents that are not in English or French must be accompanied by a certified translation.
Passport and Immigration Status
Eswatini applicants must provide a valid passport for each person applying.
The passport must:
- be valid for at least six months from the date of travel to Canada
- have at least two blank pages
Applicants must also provide copies of cancelled or expired passports as evidence of previous travel.
If the applicant does not live in their country of citizenship, they must provide a copy of their work permit or temporary stay permit showing their legal status in the country where they reside.
Purpose of Travel and Financial Documents
Eswatini applicants must provide documents explaining the purpose and arrangements of their proposed visit to Canada.
Relevant documents may include:
- details of the itinerary in Canada
- provisional airline or hotel bookings
- a letter of invitation from the person or business being visited
- conference registration
- a letter from the applicant’s employer, where applicable
Applicants must also provide proof of sufficient financial support for the duration of the visit.
Relevant financial documents may include:
- employment documents
- pay slips
- proof of pension income
- business registration documents
- investment documents
- other evidence showing sufficient available funds
If someone else is paying for the trip, the applicant must provide:
- a signed letter from the person paying
- a copy of that person’s passport or other official photo identification
- documents showing that the person has sufficient funds
- an explanation of how that person is related to the applicant
These third-party financial documents must be dated within three months of the date the application is submitted.
Applicants should also provide relevant family, financial, employment or property documents that help demonstrate their ties to their country of residence.
Employment, Invitations and Business Travel
Employed Eswatini applicants should provide a letter from their employer showing:
- employment status
- length of service
- position
- salary and allowances
- authorized leave covering the proposed stay in Canada
- the date the applicant is expected to return to work
If the applicant is travelling for business, the employer letter should also explain the purpose of the trip and identify the companies the applicant plans to visit.
Self-employed applicants should provide evidence of their business, such as:
- business registration
- business licence
- financial documents
Applicants visiting a friend or relative should provide a letter of invitation.
The host in Canada may also provide:
- proof of their immigration status in Canada
- proof of their relationship to the applicant
Business travellers should additionally provide:
- business registration documents
- relevant financial documents, such as income tax statements, accounting documents, year-end financial reports or bank statements
- an official invitation from the Canadian business contact explaining the purpose and length of the trip and the funding arrangements
Applicants travelling for a conference, training or official visit must provide the applicable employer, government, registration, invitation and financial-support documents listed in IMM 5971.
Students and Family Documents
Applicants who are currently studying must provide:
- a current letter from the educational institution they attend
- a current transcript from that institution
Eswatini applicants must also provide marriage and birth certificates for each family member applying for a visitor visa, where applicable.
The Pretoria visa office may request additional documents or a personal interview during processing.
