Mauritania
South Sudan
South Sudan visa for Mauritanian citizens
Entry requirement
South Sudan requires a visa from Mauritanian citizens, 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 Mauritania
South Sudan has no embassy or consulate in Mauritania on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
South Sudanese citizens travelling to Mauritania
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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.
Mauritanian 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Mauritanian citizens can stay in South Sudan
Mauritanian citizens may stay in South Sudan for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to South Sudan.
How Mauritanian citizens apply
The e-Visa for South Sudan is applied for online on its official government portal; Mauritanian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
South Sudan’s neighbours for Mauritanian citizens
Kenya admits Mauritanian citizens visa-free. The Central African Republic and Sudan require Mauritanian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South Sudanese citizens travelling to Mauritania
South Sudanese citizens need an e-Visa for Mauritania, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Mauritania and South Sudan.
Frequently asked questions
Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for South Sudan?
South Sudan requires a visa from Mauritanian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Mauritanian citizens stay in South Sudan?
Mauritanian citizens can stay in South Sudan for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of South Sudan in Mauritania?
No. South Sudan has no embassy in Mauritania.
Do South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Mauritania?
South Sudanese citizens need an e-Visa for Mauritania, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
Can Mauritanian citizens enter South Sudan visa-free?
No; Mauritanian 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.