South Sudanese visa resources
Who is eligible for a South Sudan visa
Whether you need a visa, and whether you can apply online, depends on your nationality and the purpose of travel.
Important
Eligibility for a South Sudan visa depends on nationality and purpose of travel. The official eVisa portal has an eligibility check that indicates whether your nationality can apply online; those who cannot are directed to a South Sudanese embassy or a visa on arrival where available. South Sudanese nationals do not need a visa.
Different routes exist for tourism, business, transit, study, work and official duty. Work in South Sudan additionally requires a Ministry of Labour work permit, and diplomatic or official travellers use the courtesy/diplomatic visa route.
Check before you travel
- Use the eligibility tool on evisa.gov.ss to see if you can apply online
- Confirm the correct route for your purpose (tourism, business, transit, study, work, official)
- Remember that employment requires a separate work permit from the Ministry of Labour
Next steps
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.