South Sudan
Rwanda
Rwanda visa for South Sudanese citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by South Sudanese citizens for Rwanda, for stays of up to 180 days.
- Maximum stay
- 180 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Rwandan citizens travelling to South Sudan
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Travel advice for Rwanda
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country
- 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.
For a trip from South Sudan to Rwanda, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Rwanda at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 3 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Rwanda (updated 4 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Rwanda (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long South Sudanese citizens can stay in Rwanda
South Sudanese citizens may stay in Rwanda for up to 180 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Rwanda.
Rwanda’s neighbours for South Sudanese citizens
Tanzania, Burundi and Uganda admit South Sudanese citizens visa-free.
Rwandan citizens travelling to South Sudan
Rwandan citizens can get a visa on arrival in South Sudan, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Rwanda?
No visa is needed by South Sudanese citizens for Rwanda, for stays of up to 180 days.
How long can South Sudanese citizens stay in Rwanda?
South Sudanese citizens can stay in Rwanda for up to 180 days.
Do Rwandan citizens need a visa for South Sudan?
Rwandan citizens can get a visa on arrival in South Sudan, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
Can South Sudanese citizens enter Rwanda visa-free?
Yes, South Sudanese citizens can enter Rwanda without a visa and stay for up to 180 days.
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.