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Cyprus visa for South Sudanese citizens

Visa required

South Sudanese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Cyprus.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Cyprus visa?

Short-stay visa (Category C)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Fee
€90
Processing time
Normally 15 days; up to 45 days if further checks or documents are needed.

All visa types for Cyprus

Cyprus’ tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Processing time, as Cyprus states it: Normally 15 days; up to 45 days if further checks or documents are needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Where South Sudanese citizens apply for a visa for Cyprus

Cyprus 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.

Measured from Juba, Cypriot embassies and consulates are closest in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (2,735 km), Cairo, Egypt (2,804 km) and Tel Aviv, Israel (3,045 km). Cyprus sets which of its missions takes applications from South Sudan; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Cypriot citizens travelling to South Sudan

CyprusSouth Sudan e-Visa South Sudan visa for citizens of Cyprus

Travel advice for Cyprus

  • 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.

Before travelling from South Sudan to Cyprus, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Cyprus at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 31 May 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Cyprus (updated 14 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Cyprus (updated 15 October 2026).

Good to know

How long South Sudanese citizens can stay in Cyprus

How long South Sudanese citizens may stay in Cyprus is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How South Sudanese citizens apply

Cyprus has no embassy or career consulate in South Sudan. South Sudanese citizens apply through a mission of Cyprus accredited to South Sudan from abroad; the official visa portal of Cyprus names the right place.

Cypriot citizens travelling to South Sudan

Cypriot 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 Cyprus?

South Sudanese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Cyprus.

Is there an embassy of Cyprus in South Sudan?

No. Cyprus has no embassy in South Sudan. The nearest Cypriot embassy is in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 2,735 km from Juba.

How much does the Cyprus tourist visa cost?

Cyprus’ official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Normally 15 days; up to 45 days if further checks or documents are needed.

Do Cypriot citizens need a visa for South Sudan?

Cypriot 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 Cyprus visa-free?

No; South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Cyprus 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.