South Sudan
Russia
Russia visa for South Sudanese citizens
Entry requirement
South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Russia, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Russia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at southsudan.mid.ru
Which Russia visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to six months
- Processing time
- Set by the Russian mission where you apply; urgent processing costs more.
Processing time, as Russia states it: Set by the Russian mission where you apply; urgent processing costs more. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to six months.
Russian missions in South Sudan
- Embassy of Russia in Juba
Plot 458 Block 3-k South 1st Class, Canada Boulevard, Juba, South Sudan
Russia has 1 mission in South Sudan, with its embassy in Juba.
Russian citizens travelling to South Sudan
RussiaSouth Sudan e-Visa South Sudan visa for citizens of Russia
Travel advice for Russia
- 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 Russia can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Russia at Level 4, do not travel (updated 28 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Russia (updated 18 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Russia (updated 21 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long South Sudanese citizens can stay in Russia
How long South Sudanese citizens may stay in Russia 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 Russian embassy in Juba, or to a visa centre acting for Russia; fees, documents and processing times are published by Russia.
Russia’s neighbours for South Sudanese citizens
Georgia, China, Belarus, Ukraine, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Norway, Azerbaijan and North Korea require South Sudanese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Russian citizens travelling to South Sudan
Russian citizens need a visa for South Sudan, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Russia?
South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Russia, obtained before travel.
Where is the Russian embassy in South Sudan?
The Russian embassy in South Sudan is in Juba.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for South Sudan?
Russian 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 Russia visa-free?
No; South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Russia 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.