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