South Sudan
Germany
Germany visa for South Sudanese citizens
Entry requirement
South Sudanese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Germany visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at dschuba.diplo.de
Which Germany visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
For the tourist visa, Germany’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on videx.diplo.de. Processing time, as Germany states it: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
German missions in South Sudan
- Embassy of Germany in Juba
Kololo Road, Juba
Germany has 1 mission in South Sudan, with its embassy in Juba.
German citizens travelling to South Sudan
GermanySouth Sudan e-Visa South Sudan visa for citizens of Germany
Travel advice for Germany
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
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 Germany, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Germany at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 12 May 2025) and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Germany (updated 11 August 2026).
Good to know
How long South Sudanese citizens can stay in Germany
How long South Sudanese citizens may stay in Germany 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 German embassy in Juba, or to a visa centre acting for Germany; fees, documents and processing times are published by Germany.
Germany and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Germany lets South Sudanese citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Germany when it is the main destination of the trip.
Germany’s neighbours for South Sudanese citizens
Switzerland, Poland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, France and Austria require South Sudanese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
German citizens travelling to South Sudan
German 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 Germany?
South Sudanese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany.
Where is the German embassy in South Sudan?
The German embassy in South Sudan is in Juba.
How much does the Germany tourist visa cost?
Germany’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
Do German citizens need a visa for South Sudan?
German 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 Germany visa-free?
No; South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Germany 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.