Visa policy of South Sudan

Not to be confused with Visa policy of Sudan.

Visitors to South Sudan must obtain an electronic visa prior to entering South Sudan, unless they either are of South Sudanese origin or are a national of one of the countries eligible for visa-exemption or a visa issued on arrival to South Sudan.

Visa policy map

  South Sudan

  Disputed territories of South Sudan

  Visa not required (indefinite period)

  Visa on arrival

  e-Visa

Visa exemption

Citizens of the following 4 countries do not require a visa to visit South Sudan for an indefinite period. ^[1][2]

Egypt Kenya Tanzania Uganda

Date of visa changes
1 August 2019: Tanzania[3][4] 26 July 2021: Kenya[5][6][7]

Visa on arrival

Citizens of the following 2 countries are eligible to obtain a visa on arrival:^[1]

Burundi Rwanda

A visa is also granted on arrival to holders of an identity card copy issued by the United Nations with a clearance from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in South Sudan.

Holders of diplomatic, official, service and special passports issued to nationals of any country can obtain a visa on arrival.^[1][8][9]

eVisa

The South Sudan eVisa is available to citizens of all countries and can be issued for either single or multiple entries.^[10]

See also

• Visa requirements for South Sudanese citizens
• Tourism in South Sudan