Eritrea
South Sudan
South Sudan visa for Eritrean citizens
Entry requirement
Eritrean 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 Eritrea
South Sudan has 1 mission in Eritrea, with its embassy in Asmara.
South Sudanese citizens travelling to Eritrea
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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.
Eritrean citizens planning a trip to South Sudan can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 Eritrean citizens can stay in South Sudan
Eritrean citizens may stay in South Sudan for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to South Sudan.
How Eritrean citizens apply
The e-Visa for South Sudan is applied for online on its official government portal; Eritrean citizens carry the approval when they travel.
South Sudan’s neighbours for Eritrean citizens
Kenya and Uganda admit Eritrean citizens visa-free. The Central African Republic and Sudan require Eritrean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South Sudanese citizens travelling to Eritrea
Eritrea requires South Sudanese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for South Sudan?
Eritrean citizens need an e-Visa for South Sudan, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
How long can Eritrean citizens stay in South Sudan?
Eritrean citizens can stay in South Sudan for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the South Sudanese embassy in Eritrea?
The South Sudanese embassy in Eritrea is in Asmara.
Do South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Eritrea?
Eritrea requires South Sudanese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Eritrean citizens enter South Sudan visa-free?
No; Eritrean 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.