South Sudan
South Africa
South Africa visa for South Sudanese citizens
Entry requirement
South Sudanese citizens need a visa for South Africa, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- South Africa visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at dirco.gov.za
Which South Africa visa?
Visitor's visa (section 11 of the Immigration Act) and visa-exempt holiday visits
Key facts
- Fee
- ZAR 425
All visa types for South Africa
South Africa’s tourist visa costs ZAR 425 at the standard rate published by its authorities.
South African missions in South Sudan
- Embassy of South Africa in Juba
DDR Avenue 28, Juba
South Africa has 1 mission in South Sudan, with its embassy in Juba.
South African citizens travelling to South Sudan
South AfricaSouth Sudan e-Visa South Sudan visa for citizens of South Africa
Travel advice for South Africa
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- 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 South Africa, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates South Africa at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 26 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Africa (updated 5 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Africa (updated 28 October 2026).
Good to know
How long South Sudanese citizens can stay in South Africa
How long South Sudanese citizens may stay in South Africa 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 South African embassy in Juba, or to a visa centre acting for South Africa; fees, documents and processing times are published by South Africa.
South Africa’s neighbours for South Sudanese citizens
Botswana admits South Sudanese citizens visa-free. Eswatini and Lesotho require South Sudanese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South African citizens travelling to South Sudan
South Sudan requires a visa from South African citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do South Sudanese citizens need a visa for South Africa?
South Sudanese citizens need a visa for South Africa, obtained before travel.
Where is the South African embassy in South Sudan?
The South African embassy in South Sudan is in Juba.
How much does the South Africa tourist visa cost?
South Africa’s official sources give a standard fee of ZAR 425 for the tourist visa.
Do South African citizens need a visa for South Sudan?
South Sudan requires a visa from South African citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Can South Sudanese citizens enter South Africa visa-free?
No; South Sudanese citizens need a visa for South Africa 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.