South Sudan
Uganda
Uganda visa for South Sudanese citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by South Sudanese citizens for Uganda, 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 · Confirm at juba.mofa.go.ug
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Ugandan citizens travelling to South Sudan
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Travel advice for Uganda
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- 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.
South Sudanese citizens planning a trip to Uganda can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Uganda at Level 4, do not travel (updated 3 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Uganda (updated 6 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Uganda (updated 29 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long South Sudanese citizens can stay in Uganda
South Sudanese citizens may stay in Uganda for up to 180 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Uganda.
Uganda’s neighbours for South Sudanese citizens
Tanzania, Kenya and Rwanda admit South Sudanese citizens visa-free.
Ugandan citizens travelling to South Sudan
Ugandan citizens do not need a visa to travel to South Sudan. The rule is the same in both directions between South Sudan and Uganda.
Frequently asked questions
Do South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Uganda?
No visa is needed by South Sudanese citizens for Uganda, for stays of up to 180 days.
How long can South Sudanese citizens stay in Uganda?
South Sudanese citizens can stay in Uganda for up to 180 days.
Do Ugandan citizens need a visa for South Sudan?
Ugandan citizens do not need a visa to travel to South Sudan.
Can South Sudanese citizens enter Uganda visa-free?
Yes, South Sudanese citizens can enter Uganda 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.