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