South Sudan
Tanzania
Tanzania visa for South Sudanese citizens
Entry requirement
Tanzania admits South Sudanese citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Tanzanian citizens travelling to South Sudan
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Travel advice for Tanzania
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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 Tanzania, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Tanzania at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 15 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Tanzania (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Tanzania (updated 30 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long South Sudanese citizens can stay in Tanzania
South Sudanese citizens may stay in Tanzania for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Tanzania.
Tanzania’s neighbours for South Sudanese citizens
Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi and Uganda admit South Sudanese citizens visa-free.
Tanzanian citizens travelling to South Sudan
Tanzanian citizens do not need a visa to travel to South Sudan. The rule is the same in both directions between South Sudan and Tanzania.
Frequently asked questions
Do South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Tanzania?
Tanzania admits South Sudanese citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can South Sudanese citizens stay in Tanzania?
South Sudanese citizens can stay in Tanzania for up to 90 days.
Do Tanzanian citizens need a visa for South Sudan?
Tanzanian citizens do not need a visa to travel to South Sudan.
Can South Sudanese citizens enter Tanzania visa-free?
Yes, South Sudanese citizens can enter Tanzania without a visa and stay for up to 90 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.