Egypt
South Sudan
South Sudan visa for Egyptian citizens
Entry requirement
Egyptian citizens need an e-Visa for South Sudan, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- 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.
South Sudanese missions in Egypt
South Sudan has 1 mission in Egypt, with its embassy in Giza.
South Sudanese citizens travelling to Egypt
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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 Egypt 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 Egyptian citizens can stay in South Sudan
Egyptian citizens may stay in South Sudan for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to South Sudan.
How Egyptian citizens apply
The e-Visa for South Sudan is applied for online on its official government portal; Egyptian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
South Sudan’s neighbours for Egyptian citizens
Kenya admits Egyptian citizens visa-free. The Central African Republic and Sudan require Egyptian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South Sudanese citizens travelling to Egypt
South Sudanese citizens receive their visa for Egypt at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for South Sudan?
Egyptian citizens need an e-Visa for South Sudan, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
How long can Egyptian citizens stay in South Sudan?
Egyptian citizens can stay in South Sudan for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the South Sudanese embassy in Egypt?
The South Sudanese embassy in Egypt is in Giza.
Do South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Egypt?
South Sudanese citizens receive their visa for Egypt at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Egyptian citizens enter South Sudan visa-free?
No; Egyptian 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.