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South Sudan visas

South Sudan tourist visa

Visitors can enter with an online visa, without a visa or with a visa on arrival, depending on their nationality and documents. A separate tourist visa is not described.

Ways to get a South Sudan tourist visa

  1. Visa-free entry

    No visa needed

    Citizens of Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda can enter without a visa.

    Stay
    Indefinite period.

    Passports that qualify (3)

  2. e-Visa (online visa)

    eVisa

    Citizens of other countries and territories may obtain an online visa.

  3. Visa on arrival

    Visa on arrival

    Citizens of Burundi and Rwanda can get a visa on arrival.

    Passports that qualify (2)

Who needs it

Visitors generally need an e-Visa unless an exemption or visa on arrival applies.

Who doesn't

Citizens of Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda can enter without a visa for an indefinite period. Travellers of South Sudanese origin are exempt from the e-Visa requirement.

Good to know

  • Stay limits, fees and application requirements for online visas are not stated.
  • Entry requirements for travellers of South Sudanese origin are not explained.

Questions

Do I need a tourist visa for South Sudan?

Visitors generally need an e-Visa unless an exemption or visa on arrival applies. Citizens of Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda can enter without a visa for an indefinite period. Travellers of South Sudanese origin are exempt from the e-Visa requirement.

What are the ways to get a tourist visa for South Sudan?

There are 3 options: Visa-free entry (no visa at all); e-Visa (online visa) (an online visa); Visa on arrival (a visa at the border).

Who can go to South Sudan without a tourist visa?

Citizens of Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda can enter without a visa.

Can I apply online for South Sudan?

Yes: e-Visa (online visa). Citizens of other countries and territories may obtain an online visa.

Does my passport change whether I need a tourist visa for South Sudan?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the South Sudan visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a tourist visa for South Sudan be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest South Sudan tourist visa rules?

On South Sudan's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my tourist visa once I am in South Sudan?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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