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South Sudan visa for French citizens
Entry requirement
South Sudan requires a visa from French citizens, available online as an e-Visa 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 · Confirm at southsudanembassyparis.net
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 France
- Embassy of South Sudan in Paris
9 rue Kepler, Paris
South Sudan has 1 mission in France, with its embassy in Paris.
South Sudanese citizens travelling to France
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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 France 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long French citizens can stay in South Sudan
French citizens may stay in South Sudan for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to South Sudan.
How French citizens apply
The e-Visa for South Sudan is applied for online on its official government portal; French citizens carry the approval when they travel.
South Sudan’s neighbours for French citizens
The Central African Republic and Sudan require French citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South Sudanese citizens travelling to France
South Sudanese citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do French citizens need a visa for South Sudan?
South Sudan requires a visa from French citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
How long can French citizens stay in South Sudan?
French citizens can stay in South Sudan for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the South Sudanese embassy in France?
The South Sudanese embassy in France is in Paris.
Do South Sudanese citizens need a visa for France?
South Sudanese citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel.
Can French citizens enter South Sudan visa-free?
No; French 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.