South Sudan
Afghanistan
Afghanistan visa for South Sudanese citizens
Entry requirement
Afghanistan requires South Sudanese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Afghanistan visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Afghanistan visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- One month
- Fee
- US$80
All visa types for Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s tourist visa costs US$80 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Longest stay on the tourist visa: One month.
Where South Sudanese citizens apply for a visa for Afghanistan
Afghanistan has no embassy or consulate in South Sudan on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 1,805 km
- 2,030 km
- 3,272 km
Measured from Juba, Afghan embassies and consulates are closest in Sanaa, Yemen (1,805 km), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (2,030 km) and Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, the United Arab Emirates (3,272 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of South Sudan is decided by Afghanistan, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Afghan citizens travelling to South Sudan
AfghanistanSouth Sudan e-Visa South Sudan visa for citizens of Afghanistan
Travel advice for Afghanistan
- 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 South Sudan to Afghanistan, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Afghanistan at Level 4, do not travel (updated 19 February 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Afghanistan (updated 30 July 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Afghanistan (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long South Sudanese citizens can stay in Afghanistan
How long South Sudanese citizens may stay in Afghanistan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How South Sudanese citizens apply
Afghanistan has no embassy or career consulate in South Sudan. South Sudanese citizens apply through a mission of Afghanistan accredited to South Sudan from abroad; the official visa portal of Afghanistan names the right place.
Afghanistan’s neighbours for South Sudanese citizens
Turkmenistan, China, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan require South Sudanese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Afghan citizens travelling to South Sudan
South Sudan requires a visa from Afghan citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?
Afghanistan requires South Sudanese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Afghanistan in South Sudan?
No. Afghanistan has no embassy in South Sudan. The nearest Afghan embassy is in Sanaa, Yemen, 1,805 km from Juba.
How much does the Afghanistan tourist visa cost?
Afghanistan’s official sources give a standard fee of US$80 for the tourist visa.
Do Afghan citizens need a visa for South Sudan?
South Sudan requires a visa from Afghan citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Can South Sudanese citizens enter Afghanistan visa-free?
No; South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Afghanistan obtained in advance.
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.