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South Sudan visa for Russian citizens

Entry requirement

e-Visa up to 90 days

Russian 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
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which South Sudan visa?

South Sudan eVisa

Key facts

Processing time
PDF visa downloadable within 72 hours

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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.

South Sudanese missions in Russia

South Sudan has 1 mission in Russia, with its embassy in Moscow.

South Sudanese citizens travelling to Russia

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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 Russia 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 Russian citizens can stay in South Sudan

Russian citizens may stay in South Sudan for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to South Sudan.

How Russian citizens apply

The e-Visa for South Sudan is applied for online on its official government portal; Russian citizens carry the approval when they travel.

South Sudan’s neighbours for Russian citizens

The Central African Republic and Sudan require Russian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

South Sudanese citizens travelling to Russia

South Sudanese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Russia.

Frequently asked questions

Do Russian citizens need a visa for South Sudan?

Russian citizens need an e-Visa for South Sudan, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.

How long can Russian citizens stay in South Sudan?

Russian citizens can stay in South Sudan for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.

Where is the South Sudanese embassy in Russia?

The South Sudanese embassy in Russia is in Moscow.

Do South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Russia?

South Sudanese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Russia.

Can Russian citizens enter South Sudan visa-free?

No; Russian 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.