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South Sudan
South Sudan visa for Australian citizens
Entry requirement
Australian citizens need a visa for South Sudan, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- South Sudan visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which South Sudan visa?
Key facts
- Processing time
- PDF visa downloadable within 72 hours
All visa types for South Sudan
South Sudan’s official site for the e-Visa is evisa.gov.ss. Processing time, as South Sudan states it: PDF visa downloadable within 72 hours.
Where to apply in Australia
South Sudan has no embassy or consulate in Australia on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
South Sudanese citizens travelling to Australia
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Travel advice for South Sudan
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Australia to South Sudan, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates South Sudan at Level 4, do not travel (updated 16 May 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to South Sudan (updated 25 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for South Sudan (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Australian citizens can stay in South Sudan
Australian citizens may stay in South Sudan for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to South Sudan.
How Australian citizens apply
The e-Visa for South Sudan is applied for online on its official government portal; Australian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
South Sudan’s neighbours for Australian citizens
The Central African Republic and Sudan require Australian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South Sudanese citizens travelling to Australia
South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Australia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa. The rule is the same in both directions between Australia and South Sudan.
Frequently asked questions
Do Australian citizens need a visa for South Sudan?
Australian citizens need a visa for South Sudan, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Australian citizens stay in South Sudan?
Australian citizens can stay in South Sudan for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of South Sudan in Australia?
No. South Sudan has no embassy in Australia.
Do South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Australia?
South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Australia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can Australian citizens enter South Sudan visa-free?
No; Australian citizens need an e-Visa for South Sudan.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.