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South Sudan
South Sudan visa for Burundian citizens
Entry requirement
South Sudan issues Burundian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which South Sudan visa?
Entry visa issued by a South Sudanese embassy
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- London lists one-month single-entry and three-month multiple-entry visas
- Fee
- US$100
- Processing time
- Up to ten business days (Washington), four working days (Kampala), at least seven working days (London)
All visa types for South Sudan
South Sudan’s tourist visa costs US$100 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Processing time, as South Sudan states it: Up to ten business days (Washington), four working days (Kampala), at least seven working days (London). Longest stay on the tourist visa: London lists one-month single-entry and three-month multiple-entry visas.
South Sudanese citizens travelling to Burundi
South SudanBurundi Visa-free, 90 days Burundi 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.
For a trip from Burundi to South Sudan, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Burundian citizens can stay in South Sudan
Burundian citizens may stay in South Sudan for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to South Sudan.
How Burundian citizens apply
Burundian citizens receive the visa for South Sudan at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
South Sudan’s neighbours for Burundian citizens
DR Congo, the Central African Republic, Kenya and Uganda admit Burundian citizens visa-free. Sudan requires Burundian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South Sudanese citizens travelling to Burundi
South Sudanese citizens can visit Burundi without a visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Burundian citizens need a visa for South Sudan?
South Sudan issues Burundian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
How long can Burundian citizens stay in South Sudan?
Burundian citizens can stay in South Sudan for up to 90 days with a visa on arrival.
How much does the South Sudan tourist visa cost?
South Sudan’s official sources give a standard fee of US$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Up to ten business days (Washington), four working days (Kampala), at least seven working days (London).
Do South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Burundi?
South Sudanese citizens can visit Burundi without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can Burundian citizens enter South Sudan visa-free?
No; Burundian citizens need a visa on arrival in 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.