Work visas
South Sudanese Work Permit
The mandatory permit that allows a foreign national to work legally in South Sudan, required before taking up employment in the country.
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The additional work-permit fee amount (beyond the $100 form) and processing time are not stated as fixed figures on the official page — verify before publishing.
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.
- Official name
- South Sudan Work Permit
- Route type
- Employment authorisation issued by the Ministry of Labour
- Issuing authority
- National Ministry of Labour — Department of Alien Employment
- Application form cost
- $100 (plus a separate work permit fee after processing)
- Per the Ministry of Labour
- Validity
- One year from the date of issuance
- Per the Ministry of Labour
- Where to apply
- workpermit.eservices.gov.ss
Who it is for
- Foreign nationals taking up employment or work in South Sudan
- Employers sponsoring a foreign worker (employment must not begin before the permit is approved)
Requirements
- Completed application form
- Valid passport (not expiring during the application year) and two white-background passport photos
- Curriculum vitae and academic certificates
- Copy of entry visa and, for renewals, the smart card
- CID and Interpol clearance certificates
- Depending on the sector: employment contract, business registration, tax identification number, trade licence and any sector-specific approvals
What you can do
- Work legally in South Sudan for the role and period the permit covers
- Renew the permit before expiry, since it is valid for one year
How to apply
- Apply through the official portal at workpermit.eservices.gov.ss
- Submit the form, passport, photos, CV, certificates and clearance certificates
- Pay the $100 application form fee; inspectors review the application
- Pay the work permit fee to the prescribed bank account and collect the smart card
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.