South Sudan Visa
Do you need a visa to visit South Sudan?
Find your nearest South Sudan Embassy.
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
For more information on visas to South Sudan, you can visit their Embassy page.
Visit Government WebsiteEntry into South Sudan
At any point of entry, the government of South Sudan requires visitors 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. The Republic of South Sudan’s embassies are a good source for visas.
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;
Processing time for a South Sudan Visa
Within 72 hours, the South Sudanese immigration officials will let you know the outcome of your visa application. Those who obtain a favourable response are required to print out their visa application results and present them to South Sudanese officials at the port of entry.
Help with your South Sudan Visa
Address & Opening Hours
Embassy of The Republic of South Sudan
22-25 Portman Close, London, W1H 6BS
United Kingdom
General Enquiries:
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:
- Egypt
- Kenya
- Tanzania
- Uganda
Before entering South Sudan, everyone else must apply for an e-Visa.
For detailed information on specific parts of the general visa process, you can refer to the links below to find the answer to your query. If you are unable to find any particular information, please contact us via email.
| Covid 19 / Border Control |
| What is a Visa? |
| What kind of visa do I need? |
| Do I need more than one visa? |
| How long is a visa valid for? |
| When do I need my visa? |
| What if my visa is refused? |
South Sudan Visa Types
- An INVITATION LETTER from your organisation in South Sudan to the Embassy of South Sudan outlining the reason for your journey.
- a copy of the company registration certificate from the UK for enterprises that have not yet been registered in South Sudan, or the certificate of incorporation of the company or organisation in South Sudan a copy of their agreement with the group, office, or business.
- For personal or family visits, South Sudan’s Immigration Department requires an entry permit from the concerned relatives or friends.
- A current passport-size photograph
- Yellow Fever vaccination certificate
- Refundable ticket (Tourist Visa)
- Address in South Sudan, such as a hotel reservation (Tourist Visa)
- Bank records demonstrating enough cash to cover the duration of the stay in South Sudan (personal visit)
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.