Mali
South Sudan
South Sudan visa for Malian citizens
Entry requirement
Malian 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
- 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 Mali
South Sudan has no embassy or consulate in Mali on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
South Sudanese citizens travelling to Mali
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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.
For a trip from Mali to South Sudan, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 Malian citizens can stay in South Sudan
Malian citizens may stay in South Sudan for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to South Sudan.
How Malian citizens apply
The e-Visa for South Sudan is applied for online on its official government portal; Malian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
South Sudan’s neighbours for Malian citizens
Kenya admits Malian citizens visa-free. The Central African Republic and Sudan require Malian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South Sudanese citizens travelling to Mali
South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Mali, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Malian citizens need a visa for South Sudan?
Malian citizens need an e-Visa for South Sudan, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
How long can Malian citizens stay in South Sudan?
Malian citizens can stay in South Sudan for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of South Sudan in Mali?
No. South Sudan has no embassy in Mali.
Do South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Mali?
South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Mali, obtained before travel.
Can Malian citizens enter South Sudan visa-free?
No; Malian 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.