Sierra Leone
South Sudan
South Sudan visa for Sierra Leonean citizens
Entry requirement
Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for South Sudan, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of 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 Sierra Leone
South Sudan has no embassy or consulate in Sierra Leone on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
South Sudanese citizens travelling to Sierra Leone
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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 Sierra Leone 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 Sierra Leonean citizens can stay in South Sudan
Sierra Leonean citizens may stay in South Sudan for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to South Sudan.
How Sierra Leonean citizens apply
The e-Visa for South Sudan is applied for online on its official government portal; Sierra Leonean citizens carry the approval when they travel.
South Sudan’s neighbours for Sierra Leonean citizens
Kenya and Uganda admit Sierra Leonean citizens visa-free. The Central African Republic and Sudan require Sierra Leonean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South Sudanese citizens travelling to Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone issues South Sudanese citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for South Sudan?
Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for South Sudan, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Sierra Leonean citizens stay in South Sudan?
Sierra Leonean citizens can stay in South Sudan for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of South Sudan in Sierra Leone?
No. South Sudan has no embassy in Sierra Leone.
Do South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Sierra Leone?
Sierra Leone issues South Sudanese citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Sierra Leonean citizens enter South Sudan visa-free?
No; Sierra Leonean 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.