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South Sudan
South Sudan visa for Swiss citizens
Entry requirement
Swiss citizens need an e-Visa for South Sudan, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- South Sudan visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which South Sudan visa?
Key facts
- Processing time
- PDF visa downloadable within 72 hours
All visa types for South Sudan
South Sudan’s official site for the e-Visa is evisa.gov.ss. Processing time, as South Sudan states it: PDF visa downloadable within 72 hours.
Where to apply in Switzerland
South Sudan has no embassy or consulate in Switzerland on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
South Sudanese citizens travelling to Switzerland
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Travel advice for South Sudan
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Swiss citizens planning a trip to South Sudan can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates South Sudan at Level 4, do not travel (updated 16 May 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to South Sudan (updated 25 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for South Sudan (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Swiss citizens can stay in South Sudan
Swiss citizens may stay in South Sudan for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to South Sudan.
How Swiss citizens apply
The e-Visa for South Sudan is applied for online on its official government portal; Swiss citizens carry the approval when they travel.
South Sudan’s neighbours for Swiss citizens
The Central African Republic and Sudan require Swiss citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South Sudanese citizens travelling to Switzerland
South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for South Sudan?
Swiss citizens need an e-Visa for South Sudan, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
How long can Swiss citizens stay in South Sudan?
Swiss citizens can stay in South Sudan for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of South Sudan in Switzerland?
No. South Sudan has no embassy in Switzerland.
Do South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel.
Can Swiss citizens enter South Sudan visa-free?
No; Swiss citizens need an e-Visa for South Sudan.
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.