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Italy visa for South Sudanese citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

Italy requires South Sudanese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
2 missions

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambaddisabeba.esteri.it

Which Italy visa?

Schengen visa (type C) for tourism

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
Fee
€90

All visa types for Italy

Italy’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Italian missions in South Sudan

All missions of Italy in South Sudan

Italy has 2 missions in South Sudan, with its embassy in Juba. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Juba.

Italian citizens travelling to South Sudan

ItalySouth Sudan e-Visa South Sudan visa for citizens of Italy

Travel advice for Italy

  • 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.

South Sudanese citizens planning a trip to Italy can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Italy at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 9 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Italy (updated 3 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Italy (updated 23 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long South Sudanese citizens can stay in Italy

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

Italy and the Schengen area

A Schengen visa issued by Italy lets South Sudanese citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Italy when it is the main destination of the trip.

Italy’s neighbours for South Sudanese citizens

Switzerland, the Holy See, Slovenia, San Marino, France and Austria require South Sudanese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Italian citizens travelling to South Sudan

Italian 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 Italy?

Italy requires South Sudanese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where is the Italian embassy in South Sudan?

The Italian embassy in South Sudan is in Juba.

How much does the Italy tourist visa cost?

Italy’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa.

Do Italian citizens need a visa for South Sudan?

Italian 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 Italy visa-free?

No; South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Italy 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.