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Switzerland visa for South Sudanese citizens

Visa required

South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Switzerland visa?

Schengen visa (type C) for tourism

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
Fee
€90
Processing time
Normally decided within 15 days, longer in individual cases.

Apply on SEM – online visa application form

All visa types for Switzerland

For the tourist visa, Switzerland’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on sem.admin.ch. Processing time, as Switzerland states it: Normally decided within 15 days, longer in individual cases. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Where South Sudanese citizens apply for a visa for Switzerland

Switzerland has no embassy or consulate in South Sudan on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

According to the official diplomatic lists used here, Switzerland covers South Sudan from its embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (913 km from Juba). Switzerland sets which of its missions takes applications from South Sudan; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Swiss citizens travelling to South Sudan

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Travel advice for Switzerland

  • US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
  • 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.

Before travelling from South Sudan to Switzerland, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Switzerland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 13 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Switzerland (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Switzerland (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long South Sudanese citizens can stay in Switzerland

How long South Sudanese citizens may stay in Switzerland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How South Sudanese citizens apply

Switzerland has no embassy or career consulate in South Sudan. South Sudanese citizens apply through a mission of Switzerland accredited to South Sudan from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Switzerland for visas; the official visa portal of Switzerland names the right place.

Switzerland and the Schengen area

A Schengen visa issued by Switzerland lets South Sudanese citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Switzerland when it is the main destination of the trip.

Switzerland’s neighbours for South Sudanese citizens

Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, France and Austria require South Sudanese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Swiss citizens travelling to South Sudan

Swiss 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 Switzerland?

South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of Switzerland in South Sudan?

No. Switzerland has no embassy in South Sudan. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia for South Sudan.

How much does the Switzerland tourist visa cost?

Switzerland’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Normally decided within 15 days, longer in individual cases.

Do Swiss citizens need a visa for South Sudan?

Swiss 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 Switzerland visa-free?

No; South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Switzerland 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.