South Africa
South Sudan
South Sudan visa for South African citizens
Entry requirement
South African 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
- 1 mission
- 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.
South Sudanese missions in South Africa
- Embassy of South Sudan in Pretoria
Amos Street 54, Pretoria
South Sudan has 1 mission in South Africa, with its embassy in Pretoria.
South Sudanese citizens travelling to South Africa
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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.
South African 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long South African citizens can stay in South Sudan
South African citizens may stay in South Sudan for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to South Sudan.
How South African citizens apply
The e-Visa for South Sudan is applied for online on its official government portal; South African citizens carry the approval when they travel.
South Sudan’s neighbours for South African citizens
Kenya admits South African citizens visa-free. The Central African Republic and Sudan require South African citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South Sudanese citizens travelling to South Africa
South Africa requires South Sudanese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do South African citizens need a visa for South Sudan?
South African 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 South African citizens stay in South Sudan?
South African citizens can stay in South Sudan for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the South Sudanese embassy in South Africa?
The South Sudanese embassy in South Africa is in Pretoria.
Do South Sudanese citizens need a visa for South Africa?
South Africa requires South Sudanese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can South African citizens enter South Sudan visa-free?
No; South African 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.