South SudanIndia

India visa for South Sudanese citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

South Sudanese citizens need a visa for India, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at indembjuba.gov.in

Which India visa?

Tourist visa (regular, T)

Key facts

Processing time
Set by the Indian mission where you apply; its website gives current processing times

Apply on Indian Visa Online (Government of India)

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India’s official site for the tourist visa is indianvisaonline.gov.in. Processing time, as India states it: Set by the Indian mission where you apply; its website gives current processing times.

Indian missions in South Sudan

  • Embassy of India in Juba

    Embassy · Juba

    Plot No. 209-245, Block 3-K (South), Juba Na Bari, Adjacent to the National Elections Commission, Juba (South Sudan)

    Today · Closed

India has 1 mission in South Sudan, with its embassy in Juba.

Indian citizens travelling to South Sudan

IndiaSouth Sudan e-Visa South Sudan visa for citizens of India

Travel advice for India

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
  • German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)

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 India, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates India at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 15 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of India (updated 7 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of India (updated 14 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long South Sudanese citizens can stay in India

How long South Sudanese citizens may stay in India 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 Indian embassy in Juba, or to a visa centre acting for India; fees, documents and processing times are published by India.

India’s neighbours for South Sudanese citizens

China and Myanmar require South Sudanese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Indian citizens travelling to South Sudan

Indian 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 India?

South Sudanese citizens need a visa for India, obtained before travel.

Where is the Indian embassy in South Sudan?

The Indian embassy in South Sudan is in Juba.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for South Sudan?

Indian 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 India visa-free?

No; South Sudanese citizens need a visa for India 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.