Residence & citizenship
South Sudanese Naturalisation
For foreign nationals acquiring South Sudanese nationality through lawful residence or marriage, granted under the Nationality Act, 2011.
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The qualifying residence periods (including the spouse route, cited elsewhere as around 5 years), and the full statutory conditions, are summarised from the Nationality Act, 2011 and secondary sources — verify against the official Act before publishing any figure.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official South Sudan government website before you apply.
On this page
- Governing law
- The Nationality Act, 2011
- Route type
- Nationality by naturalisation (including spouses of nationals)
- Issuing authority
- Directorate of Nationality, Passports and Immigration, Ministry of Interior
Who it is for
- Foreign nationals who have lawfully resided in South Sudan and meet the Act's conditions
- Spouses of South Sudanese nationals who meet the residence and other requirements
Requirements
- Lawful residence in South Sudan for the qualifying period set by the Act
- Good character and the other statutory conditions
- A completed application with supporting identity and residence evidence
How to apply
- Apply to the Directorate of Nationality, Passports and Immigration
- Provide proof of residence, marriage (for the spouse route) and identity
- Receive a decision and, if approved, nationality documents
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.