South Sudan
Austria
Austria visa for South Sudanese citizens
Entry requirement
South Sudanese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Austria.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Austria visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Austria visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for individual tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Normally within 15 calendar days; up to 45 days in individual cases.
For the tourist visa, Austria’s official sources give a standard fee of €90. Processing time, as Austria states it: Normally within 15 calendar days; up to 45 days in individual cases. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Where to apply in South Sudan
Austria 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.
Austrian citizens travelling to South Sudan
AustriaSouth Sudan e-Visa South Sudan visa for citizens of Austria
Travel advice for Austria
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
South Sudanese citizens planning a trip to Austria can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Austria at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 20 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Austria (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Austria (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long South Sudanese citizens can stay in Austria
How long South Sudanese citizens may stay in Austria is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How South Sudanese citizens apply
Austria has no embassy or career consulate in South Sudan. South Sudanese citizens apply through a mission of Austria accredited to South Sudan from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Austria for visas; the official visa portal of Austria names the right place.
Austria and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Austria lets South Sudanese citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Austria when it is the main destination of the trip.
Austria’s neighbours for South Sudanese citizens
Switzerland, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Italy, Slovenia and Liechtenstein require South Sudanese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Austrian citizens travelling to South Sudan
Austrian citizens need a visa for South Sudan, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Austria?
South Sudanese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Austria.
Is there an embassy of Austria in South Sudan?
No. Austria has no embassy in South Sudan.
How much does the Austria tourist visa cost?
Austria’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Normally within 15 calendar days; up to 45 days in individual cases.
Do Austrian citizens need a visa for South Sudan?
Austrian citizens need a visa for South Sudan, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can South Sudanese citizens enter Austria visa-free?
No; South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Austria 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.