South Sudan visas
Whether you need a visa for the Republic of South Sudan, and which type, depends on your nationality and the purpose of your trip — tourism, business, transit, work or study. Most visitors apply online before travel through the official eVisa portal run by the Department of e-Visa and Immigration Services, while diplomatic travellers and some nationalities use South Sudanese embassies. Entry, visas, work permits and nationality are administered by the Directorate of Nationality, Passports and Immigration under the Ministry of Interior, alongside the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the Ministry of Labour.
South Sudanese visa categories
Explore visa categories by the purpose of your trip.
- Visitor & short-stay visasShort stays in South Sudan — tourism, visiting family or friends, business visits and transit, plus any visa-free or e-visa options.4 visas
- Work visasComing to South Sudan to work — the employment and skilled-worker routes and the permits they require.1 visa
- Study visasStudying in South Sudan — student visas and permits for accepted students.1 visa
- Family visasJoining or sponsoring a partner, child or other relative in South Sudan.0 visas
- Business & investor visasInvesting, doing business or coming to South Sudan as a highly skilled individual.1 visa
- Residence & citizenshipLiving in South Sudan long term — residence routes and, where available, the path to citizenship.2 visas
South Sudanese visa application at a glance
From start to finish in five simple steps.
- 01Choose the right visa
- 02Check eligibility & documents
- 03Apply online
- 04Provide biometrics
- 05Wait for a decision
South Sudan Visa
It is necessary to get an Electronic visa for visitors to South Sudan, unless they are of South Sudanese descent, come from one of the visa-exempt countries, or arrive from one of the countries whose residents are qualified for visa on arrival.
Who needs a visa to visit South Sudan
At any point of entry, the government of South Sudan requires visitors from the United States to provide a valid passport with at least six months of remaining validity as well as a visa. A visa cannot be obtained at the airport upon arrival. Visas can be obtained through the Embassies of the Republic of South Sudan
Eligibility to apply for a South Sudan Visa
You will need your COVID-19 Results
- Business Letter of Support
- copy of a passport a precise scan of the data pages from your current signed passport.
- a picture resembling one from a passport
- a completed visa application; an authentic passport;
Help with your South Sudan Visa
For any queries:
Address & Opening Hours
Embassy of The Republic of South Sudan
22-25 Portman Close, London, W1H 6BS
Tel:+44 (0) 2036 872 366
Immigration & Visa Enquiries:
Tel: +44 (0) 2036 872 367
Official Opening Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00am – 4:00pm (Visa and Passport Sections have other opening hours/days)
Who can visit South Sudan without a visa?
Visas are not required for nationals of the following nations to enter or remain in South Sudan:
Before entering South Sudan, everyone else must apply for an e-Visa.
- Egypt
- Kenya
- Tanzania
- Uganda
What to do if your South Sudanvisa is refused?
You have the opportunity to challenge this verdict. The embassy of the Member State that decided to refuse the visa distributes a standard document to notify the applicant of the decision to deny a South Sudan visa and the reasons for the refusal.
South Sudan — key facts
- Visa authority
- Directorate of Nationality, Passports and Immigration, Ministry of Interior (Department of e-Visa and Immigration Services)
- Application
- Online (in most cases)
- Biometrics
- Usually required
- Currency
- South Sudanese Pound (SSP)
- Time zone
- Central Africa Time (CAT, UTC+2)
South Sudanese visas — people also ask
A typical processing period ranges from four to six weeks. Only after the approval of the visa application are passports necessary. As soon as the application has been approved, the Embassy will let the applicant know. After receiving permission from the Sudanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Khartoum, visas are given.
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.
