South Sudan
Niger
Niger visa for South Sudanese citizens
Entry requirement
South Sudanese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Niger.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Niger visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Niger visa?
Entry visa for Niger (visa d'entrée)
Key facts
- Processing time
- Copenhagen asks applicants to apply three to four weeks before departure
Processing time, as Niger states it: Copenhagen asks applicants to apply three to four weeks before departure.
Nigerien missions in South Sudan
Niger has 1 mission in South Sudan, with its embassy in Juba.
Nigerien citizens travelling to South Sudan
NigerSouth Sudan e-Visa South Sudan visa for citizens of Niger
Travel advice for Niger
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole 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.
South Sudanese citizens planning a trip to Niger can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Niger at Level 4, do not travel (updated 8 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Niger (updated 23 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Niger (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long South Sudanese citizens can stay in Niger
How long South Sudanese citizens may stay in Niger 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 Nigerien embassy in Juba, or to a visa centre acting for Niger; fees, documents and processing times are published by Niger.
Niger’s neighbours for South Sudanese citizens
Benin admits South Sudanese citizens visa-free. Algeria and Mali require South Sudanese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Nigerien citizens travelling to South Sudan
South Sudan requires a visa from Nigerien citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Niger?
South Sudanese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Niger.
Where is the Nigerien embassy in South Sudan?
The Nigerien embassy in South Sudan is in Juba.
Do Nigerien citizens need a visa for South Sudan?
South Sudan requires a visa from Nigerien citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Can South Sudanese citizens enter Niger visa-free?
No; South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Niger 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.