South Sudan
Nigeria
Nigeria visa for South Sudanese citizens
Entry requirement
South Sudanese citizens need an e-Visa for Nigeria, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Nigeria visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at juba.foreignaffairs.gov.ng
Which Nigeria visa?
Short Visit Visa (e-Visa), Nigeria Immigration Service e-Visa portal
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually 30 days per visit (single entry) within a 90-day validity; transit 1 to 7 days
- Processing time
- 48 hours where there is no local objection (NIS Service Level Agreement, April 2026)
Nigeria’s official site for the e-Visa is evisa.immigration.gov.ng. Processing time, as Nigeria states it: 48 hours where there is no local objection (NIS Service Level Agreement, April 2026). Longest stay on the e-Visa: Usually 30 days per visit (single entry) within a 90-day validity; transit 1 to 7 days.
Nigerian missions in South Sudan
- Embassy of Nigeria in Juba
THONG PING, Airport Road, Juba, Republic of South Sudan
Nigeria has 1 mission in South Sudan, with its embassy in Juba.
Nigerian citizens travelling to South Sudan
NigeriaSouth Sudan e-Visa South Sudan visa for citizens of Nigeria
Travel advice for Nigeria
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- 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.
Before travelling from South Sudan to Nigeria, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Nigeria at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 11 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Nigeria (updated 28 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Nigeria (updated 21 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long South Sudanese citizens can stay in Nigeria
South Sudanese citizens may stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Nigeria.
How South Sudanese citizens apply
The e-Visa for Nigeria is applied for online on its official government portal; South Sudanese citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Nigeria’s neighbours for South Sudanese citizens
Benin admits South Sudanese citizens visa-free. Niger requires South Sudanese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Nigerian citizens travelling to South Sudan
Nigerian citizens need an e-Visa for South Sudan, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between South Sudan and Nigeria.
Frequently asked questions
Do South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
South Sudanese citizens need an e-Visa for Nigeria, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
How long can South Sudanese citizens stay in Nigeria?
South Sudanese citizens can stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Nigerian embassy in South Sudan?
The Nigerian embassy in South Sudan is in Juba.
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for South Sudan?
Nigerian 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 Nigeria visa-free?
No; South Sudanese citizens need an e-Visa for Nigeria.
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.