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