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South Sudan visa for Rwandan citizens
Entry requirement
Rwandan citizens receive their visa for South Sudan at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which South Sudan visa?
Entry visa issued by a South Sudanese embassy
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- London lists one-month single-entry and three-month multiple-entry visas
- Fee
- US$100
- Processing time
- Up to ten business days (Washington), four working days (Kampala), at least seven working days (London)
All visa types for South Sudan
For the tourist visa, South Sudan’s official sources give a standard fee of US$100. Processing time, as South Sudan states it: Up to ten business days (Washington), four working days (Kampala), at least seven working days (London). Longest stay on the tourist visa: London lists one-month single-entry and three-month multiple-entry visas.
South Sudanese citizens travelling to Rwanda
South SudanRwanda Visa-free, 180 days Rwanda visa for citizens of South Sudan
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.
Rwandan 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).
Good to know
How long Rwandan citizens can stay in South Sudan
Rwandan citizens may stay in South Sudan for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to South Sudan.
How Rwandan citizens apply
Rwandan citizens receive the visa for South Sudan at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
South Sudan’s neighbours for Rwandan citizens
DR Congo, the Central African Republic, Kenya and Uganda admit Rwandan citizens visa-free. Sudan requires Rwandan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South Sudanese citizens travelling to Rwanda
South Sudanese citizens do not need a visa for Rwanda: stays of up to 180 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do Rwandan citizens need a visa for South Sudan?
Rwandan citizens receive their visa for South Sudan at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
How long can Rwandan citizens stay in South Sudan?
Rwandan citizens can stay in South Sudan for up to 90 days with a visa on arrival.
How much does the South Sudan tourist visa cost?
South Sudan’s official sources give a standard fee of US$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Up to ten business days (Washington), four working days (Kampala), at least seven working days (London).
Do South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Rwanda?
South Sudanese citizens do not need a visa for Rwanda: stays of up to 180 days are visa-free.
Can Rwandan citizens enter South Sudan visa-free?
No; Rwandan citizens need a visa on arrival in 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.