South Sudan visa requirements for Tanzanian citizens
Tanzanian citizens do not need a visa for South Sudan. Show your passport at the border.
TZA
Tanzania
SSD
South Sudan
No visa needed
The ministry lists 4 countries as visa-free, but official advice differs.
- Visa
- Not required
- Fee
- Free
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
What to do
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it.
Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
Note the maximum stay and count your days in South Sudan.
Ways into South Sudan
Apply at an embassy. Check fees and visa-free rules before travel.
Visa not required For your passportUnclear visa-free entryThe ministry lists 4 countries as visa-free, but official advice differs.
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Ask the embassy or border officials to confirm visa-free entry.
- Get clear advice before travelling without a visa.
- Do not assume every East African Community country is included.
- No visa-free stay limit is given.
eVisaOnline visa service unclearThe government offers an online visa page, but processing is unconfirmed.
How to apply
- Ask an embassy if online applications are open.
- If open, use the official government portal.
- Create an account and fill in the form.
- Pay by credit or debit card.
- Download your approved visa and show it on arrival.
- The advertised 3-day service is unconfirmed.
- An open website does not prove applications are being processed.
Visa on arrivalAirport transit on arrivalBorder staff may grant a transit visa if you arrange it before travel.
How to apply
- Arrange your transit visa with border officials before travel.
- Confirm the arrangement with your airline.
- Show your required papers at the airport.
- Approval is not guaranteed; this does not establish tourist visas on arrival.
- The published airport rules date from 2021.
Visa requiredSingle-entry tourist visaA visa for tourists entering South Sudan once.
- Processing
- 10 days
- Entries
- Single
How to apply
- Fill in and sign the embassy form.
- Submit your passport and other required papers.
- Pay the fee.
- Collect your passport or arrange its return.
Documents required
- Passport
- Signed application form
- Passport photo
- Return ticket
- South Sudan address
- 1 blank page
- Hotel booking
- London requires a yellow fever vaccination certificate. vaccine
- Applying does not mean your visa will be approved.
- No general tourist stay limit is given.
Visa requiredMultiple-entry tourist visaA visa for repeat visits, if the embassy approves your travel plans.
- Processing
- 7 days
- Entries
- Multiple
How to apply
- Ask if the embassy offers visas for repeat visits.
- Submit its form and required papers.
- Pay the fee and collect the decision.
- Availability depends on the embassy and your reason for travel.
Sources (11)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Ministry of Interior — Official e-Visa Portal
- Directorate of Civil Registry, Nationality, Passports and Immigration — eServices
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation — Visas
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation — Types of Visas
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation — Visa Eligibility
- South Sudan Embassy in Washington — Visa Services
- South Sudan Embassy in London — Visa Information & Requirements
- South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority — National Regulations and Requirements
- Ministry of Labour — Work Permit Applications
- Ministry of Labour — Frequently Asked Questions
- Government of India — Diplomatic Missions Directory, South Sudan embassy
Coming from Tanzania
- MoneySSP £
- TimeSame timeSame as home
- DrivingOn the rightLook left first
- LanguageEnglishSpoken at home too
- Emergency999 police
Planning your South Sudan trip
- Nimule National ParkSee East African wildlife.
- Rumbec Freedom SquareVisit this square in Rumbek.
- White NileEnjoy river views from restaurants on its banks, including Da Vinci and Afex.
- Sinking ship near AfexAfex restaurant has a view of this distinctive ship.
Scams to watch for in South Sudan
- Armed robbery and muggingForeign visitors have been robbed or mugged, including in armed attacks. Walking around Juba carries a high crime risk. No specific approach or distraction method is described.
- Street money-changing riskStreet money changers offer currency exchange while displaying stacks of cash. Caution is advised, but no specific fraud method or frequency is described.
About South Sudan
South Sudan is a landlocked republic in East Africa and the youngest sovereign state on Earth.
- Capital
- Juba
- Money
- South Sudanese pound (£)
- Languages
- English
- Time zone
- UTC+03:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +211
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Going to South Sudan
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Questions
Do tanzanian citizens need a visa for South Sudan?
Tanzanian citizens do not need a visa for South Sudan. Show your passport at the border.
Do south sudanese citizens need a visa for Tanzania?
South Sudanese citizens do not need a visa for Tanzania. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.
Do other Africa passports get easier entry to South Sudan?
Egypt, Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near South Sudan are easier for tanzanian citizens?
Angola, DR Congo, Benin, Botswana Burundi, and 3 more let tanzanian citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to South Sudan?
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it. Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
What money is used in South Sudan?
South Sudanese pound (£). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in South Sudan?
English.
How strong is the Tanzania passport?
It ranks #69 and reaches 63 destinations without applying ahead.
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