South Sudan
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Libya visa for South Sudanese citizens
Entry requirement
Libya requires a visa from South Sudanese citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Libya visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Libya visa?
Tourist Visa (tashirat siyaha)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- The period written on the visa; the portal publishes no fixed maximum
- Processing time
- Several days to a week, according to the e-visa portal
Libya’s official site for the tourist visa is evisa.gov.ly. Processing time, as Libya states it: Several days to a week, according to the e-visa portal. Longest stay on the tourist visa: The period written on the visa; the portal publishes no fixed maximum.
Where to apply in South Sudan
Libya 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.
Libyan citizens travelling to South Sudan
LibyaSouth Sudan e-Visa South Sudan visa for citizens of Libya
Travel advice for Libya
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
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 Libya, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Libya at Level 4, do not travel (updated 30 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Libya (updated 21 July 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Libya (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long South Sudanese citizens can stay in Libya
How long South Sudanese citizens may stay in Libya is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How South Sudanese citizens apply
The e-Visa for Libya is applied for online on its official government portal; South Sudanese citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Libya’s neighbours for South Sudanese citizens
Niger, Algeria, Sudan and Tunisia require South Sudanese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Libyan citizens travelling to South Sudan
Libyan citizens need a visa for South Sudan, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between South Sudan and Libya.
Frequently asked questions
Do South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Libya?
Libya requires a visa from South Sudanese citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Libya in South Sudan?
No. Libya has no embassy in South Sudan.
Do Libyan citizens need a visa for South Sudan?
Libyan 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 Libya visa-free?
No; South Sudanese citizens need an e-Visa for Libya.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.