NAMBoard Permit Application Guidelines
Legal, Trade and Regulations Department
Scheduled Agricultural Products (SAP)
Introduction
The Legal, Trade and Regulations Department of National Agricultural Marketing Board (NAMBoard) is responsible for regulating the movement of Scheduled Agricultural Products (SAP) into, out of, and through Eswatini.
To ensure compliance with national regulations, traders dealing with SAP must obtain the relevant permits before conducting any trade activities.
NAMBoard issues the following permits:
1. Import Permit
2. Export Permit
3. Transit Permit
Permit applications are categorized into two sections:
• Individual Applicants
• Company Applicants
Each category has specific documentation requirements and application procedures.
Permit Type
Import Permit
An Import Permit authorizes a trader to import Scheduled Agricultural Products into Eswatini.
Requirements
- The trader must address the letter to:
- NAMBoard – Permits Office
- Subject line example: Request for Import Permit
- Country and place of origin of the imports
- Port(s) of entry (border gates to be used when entering Eswatini)
- Month of import
- List of Scheduled Agricultural Products to be imported
Validity
The Import Permit is valid for 30 calendar days.
The permit expires at the end of each month.
Traders must renew the permit monthly by submitting a new application letter indicating: Updated application date The new month of import
Export Permit
An Export Permit authorizes a trader to export Scheduled Agricultural Products from Eswatini.
Requirements
- The trader must address the letter to:
- NAMBoard – Permits Office
- Subject line example: Request for Export Permit
- Country and city where the exports originate
- Port(s) of entry (border gates to be used when entering Eswatini)
- Destination country and city where the products will be exported
- List of Scheduled Agricultural Products to be exported
Validity
The Export Permit is valid for one (1) year.
Transit Permit
A Transit Permit is required when Scheduled Agricultural Products pass through Eswatini to another destination country.
Requirements
- The trader must address the letter to:
- NAMBoard – Permits Office
- Subject line example: Request for Transit Permit
- Country and city where the products originate
- Port(s) of entry into Eswatini
- Port(s) of exit from Eswatini
- Final transit destination (country and city)
Validity
The Transit Permit is valid for 30 days.
Fees
Registration Fee: E500 (Once-off payment)
Transit Permit Fee: E550 per permit
Applicant Categories
Individual Applicant
- Tax Identification Number (TIN)
- Copy of National Identification (ID)
- Valid Trading License
- Application Letter
- The trader must address the letter to:
- NAMBoard – Permits Office
- Include the type of permit requested
Company Applicant
- Valid Trading License
- Tax Identification Number (TIN)
- Copies of Directors’ Identification Documents
- Memorandum of Association
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Form J
- Application Letter
Foreign Applicants
Foreign traders may apply as individual or registered companies. Submit equivalent registration documents issued in their country of origin.
NGO Applicant
Registered Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), charitable organizations, humanitarian agencies, faith-based organizations for donation, relief, humanitarian assistance, or community support purposes may apply for permits subject to the following requirements.
Important Notes
- Import Permit expires at the end of every month
- Product must be listed individually in permit application
- For Company applicant the Memorandum of Association must clearly state that the company is allowed to trade in Scheduled Agricultural Products (SAP) or related agricultural commodities.
- foreign documents must be certified and translated into English whare necessary
- NAMBoard reserve the right to request additional information or supporting documents
Need Assistance?
Contact to NAMBoard Head Office
- +268 78131667
- permits@namboard.co.sz
- Plot No 1A, Lot 165, Corner Masalesikhundleni & Mbhabha Street, Manzini, Eswatini