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South Sudan
South Sudan visa for Indian citizens
Entry requirement
Indian citizens need a visa for South Sudan, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- South Sudan visa guide
Checked 31 October 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 India
South Sudan has 1 mission in India, with its embassy in New Delhi.
South Sudanese citizens travelling to India
South SudanIndia Visa required India visa for citizens of South Sudan
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.
Indian 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).
Good to know
How long Indian citizens can stay in South Sudan
Indian citizens may stay in South Sudan for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to South Sudan.
How Indian citizens apply
The e-Visa for South Sudan is applied for online on its official government portal; Indian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
South Sudan’s neighbours for Indian citizens
The Central African Republic and Sudan require Indian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South Sudanese citizens travelling to India
India requires South Sudanese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Indian citizens need a visa for South Sudan?
Indian citizens need a visa for South Sudan, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Indian citizens stay in South Sudan?
Indian citizens can stay in South Sudan for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the South Sudanese embassy in India?
The South Sudanese embassy in India is in New Delhi.
Do South Sudanese citizens need a visa for India?
India requires South Sudanese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Indian citizens enter South Sudan visa-free?
No; Indian citizens need an e-Visa for South Sudan.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.