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South Sudan visa for citizens of DR Congo

Entry requirement

e-Visa up to 90 days

South Sudan requires a visa from citizens of DR Congo, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.

Maximum stay
90 days
Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which South Sudan visa?

South Sudan eVisa

Key facts

Processing time
PDF visa downloadable within 72 hours

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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.

South Sudanese missions in DR Congo

South Sudan has 1 mission in DR Congo, with its embassy in Kinshasa.

South Sudanese citizens travelling to DR Congo

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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.

For a trip from DR Congo 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).

Good to know

How long citizens of DR Congo can stay in South Sudan

Citizens of DR Congo may stay in South Sudan for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to South Sudan.

How citizens of DR Congo apply

The e-Visa for South Sudan is applied for online on its official government portal; citizens of DR Congo carry the approval when they travel.

South Sudan’s neighbours for citizens of DR Congo

Kenya and Uganda admit citizens of DR Congo visa-free. The Central African Republic and Sudan require citizens of DR Congo to obtain a visa in advance.

South Sudanese citizens travelling to DR Congo

South Sudanese citizens need a visa for DR Congo, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 7 days. The rule is the same in both directions between DR Congo and South Sudan.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of DR Congo need a visa for South Sudan?

South Sudan requires a visa from citizens of DR Congo, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.

How long can citizens of DR Congo stay in South Sudan?

Citizens of DR Congo can stay in South Sudan for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.

Where is the South Sudanese embassy in DR Congo?

The South Sudanese embassy in DR Congo is in Kinshasa.

Do South Sudanese citizens need a visa for DR Congo?

South Sudanese citizens need a visa for DR Congo, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 7 days.

Can citizens of DR Congo enter South Sudan visa-free?

No; citizens of DR Congo 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.