Ethiopia
South Sudan
South Sudan visa for Ethiopian citizens
Entry requirement
Ethiopian 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 Ethiopia
South Sudan has 1 mission in Ethiopia, with its embassy in Addis Ababa.
South Sudanese citizens travelling to Ethiopia
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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 Ethiopia 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Ethiopian citizens can stay in South Sudan
Ethiopian citizens may stay in South Sudan for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to South Sudan.
How Ethiopian citizens apply
The e-Visa for South Sudan is applied for online on its official government portal; Ethiopian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
South Sudan’s neighbours for Ethiopian citizens
Kenya admits Ethiopian citizens visa-free. The Central African Republic and Sudan require Ethiopian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South Sudanese citizens travelling to Ethiopia
South Sudanese citizens can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for South Sudan?
Ethiopian citizens need an e-Visa for South Sudan, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
How long can Ethiopian citizens stay in South Sudan?
Ethiopian citizens can stay in South Sudan for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the South Sudanese embassy in Ethiopia?
The South Sudanese embassy in Ethiopia is in Addis Ababa.
Do South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?
South Sudanese citizens can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Ethiopian citizens enter South Sudan visa-free?
No; Ethiopian 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.