South Sudan
South Sudan visa and entry requirements for US, UK, Canadian, Australian, NZ and Irish citizens
US, UK, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand and Irish citizens need a visa before travel to South Sudan. Check the official e-visa portal for how to apply.
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Key facts
- Visa required
- Yes for all listed passports
- Typical feecheck
- Check official e-visa portal
- Processing timecheck
- Check official e-visa portal
- Maximum stay on tourist visacheck
- Check official e-visa portal
- Electronic travel authorisation
- Not required; visa only
- Passport validitycheck
- Check official e-visa portal
Quick answer
All six passport groups need a visa before entering South Sudan. Check the official e-visa portal for the application channel.
Visa details
Apply at the nearest South Sudan embassy or consulate. Required documents typically include a valid passport, a recent passport‑photo, and a completed application form.
Fees and processing times vary by visa type; check with the embassy for current amounts and timelines.
- Bring your visa approval with you; immigration will verify it on arrival.
- Bring your visa approval with you; immigration will verify it on arrival.
Questions people ask
What documents are required for the visa application?
A valid passport, a recent photo, a completed form, and payment of the fee. Additional requirements may apply; check with the embassy.
Verify with the official source
Draft, not field-verified
- officialUK FCDO – entry requirements
- officialUK FCDO – travel advice
- officialGovernment of Canada – travel advice
- officialNew Zealand Safe Travel
Deep dive
Every source; changeable facts are marked check
Sources
- secondaryVoykit – South Sudan guide
- officialUK FCDO – entry requirements
- officialUK FCDO – travel advice
- officialGovernment of Canada – travel advice
- officialNew Zealand Safe Travel
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