Benin
South Sudan
South Sudan visa for Beninese citizens
Entry requirement
South Sudan requires a visa from Beninese citizens, available online as an e-Visa for 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 Benin
South Sudan has no embassy or consulate in Benin on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
South Sudanese citizens travelling to Benin
South SudanBenin Visa-free, 90 days Benin visa for citizens of South Sudan
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 Benin 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 Beninese citizens can stay in South Sudan
Beninese citizens may stay in South Sudan for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to South Sudan.
How Beninese citizens apply
The e-Visa for South Sudan is applied for online on its official government portal; Beninese citizens carry the approval when they travel.
South Sudan’s neighbours for Beninese citizens
The Central African Republic and Kenya admit Beninese citizens visa-free. Sudan requires Beninese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South Sudanese citizens travelling to Benin
South Sudanese citizens can visit Benin without a visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Beninese citizens need a visa for South Sudan?
South Sudan requires a visa from Beninese citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Beninese citizens stay in South Sudan?
Beninese citizens can stay in South Sudan for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of South Sudan in Benin?
No. South Sudan has no embassy in Benin.
Do South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Benin?
South Sudanese citizens can visit Benin without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can Beninese citizens enter South Sudan visa-free?
No; Beninese 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.