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 — 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)
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.