Lesotho
South Sudan
South Sudan visa for citizens of Lesotho
Entry requirement
South Sudan requires a visa from citizens of Lesotho, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- 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.
Where to apply in Lesotho
South Sudan has no embassy or consulate in Lesotho on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
South Sudanese citizens travelling to Lesotho
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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.
Citizens of Lesotho 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long citizens of Lesotho can stay in South Sudan
Citizens of Lesotho may stay in South Sudan for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to South Sudan.
How citizens of Lesotho apply
The e-Visa for South Sudan is applied for online on its official government portal; citizens of Lesotho carry the approval when they travel.
South Sudan’s neighbours for citizens of Lesotho
Kenya and Uganda admit citizens of Lesotho visa-free. The Central African Republic and Sudan require citizens of Lesotho to obtain a visa in advance.
South Sudanese citizens travelling to Lesotho
South Sudanese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Lesotho.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Lesotho need a visa for South Sudan?
South Sudan requires a visa from citizens of Lesotho, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
How long can citizens of Lesotho stay in South Sudan?
Citizens of Lesotho can stay in South Sudan for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of South Sudan in Lesotho?
No. South Sudan has no embassy in Lesotho.
Do South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Lesotho?
South Sudanese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Lesotho.
Can citizens of Lesotho enter South Sudan visa-free?
No; citizens of Lesotho 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.