South Sudan
China
China visa for South Sudanese citizens
Entry requirement
China requires South Sudanese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- China visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ss.china-embassy.gov.cn
Which China visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry)
- Processing time
- Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply
China’s official site for the tourist visa is consular.mfa.gov.cn. Processing time, as China states it: Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry).
Chinese missions in South Sudan
China has 1 mission in South Sudan, with its embassy in Juba.
Chinese citizens travelling to South Sudan
ChinaSouth Sudan e-Visa South Sudan visa for citizens of China
Travel advice for China
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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.
Before travelling from South Sudan to China, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates China at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 18 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to China (updated 27 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for China (updated 27 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long South Sudanese citizens can stay in China
How long South Sudanese citizens may stay in China is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How South Sudanese citizens apply
In South Sudan, applications go to the Chinese embassy in Juba, or to a visa centre acting for China; fees, documents and processing times are published by China.
China’s neighbours for South Sudanese citizens
Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Myanmar, North Korea, Russia and India require South Sudanese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Chinese citizens travelling to South Sudan
Chinese citizens need an e-Visa for South Sudan, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do South Sudanese citizens need a visa for China?
China requires South Sudanese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Chinese embassy in South Sudan?
The Chinese embassy in South Sudan is in Juba.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for South Sudan?
Chinese citizens need an e-Visa for South Sudan, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
Can South Sudanese citizens enter China visa-free?
No; South Sudanese citizens need a visa for China 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.