Tanzania
South Sudan
South Sudan visa for Tanzanian citizens
Entry requirement
Tanzanian citizens can enter South Sudan without a visa.
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
South Sudanese citizens travelling to Tanzania
South SudanTanzania Visa-free, 90 days Tanzania visa for citizens of South Sudan
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.
For a trip from Tanzania to South Sudan, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 Tanzanian citizens can stay in South Sudan
No maximum stay in South Sudan is given in the data for Tanzanian citizens; the border officer sets it on entry.
South Sudan’s neighbours for Tanzanian citizens
Kenya and Uganda admit Tanzanian citizens visa-free. The Central African Republic and Sudan require Tanzanian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South Sudanese citizens travelling to Tanzania
South Sudanese citizens do not need a visa for Tanzania: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free. The rule is the same in both directions between Tanzania and South Sudan.
Frequently asked questions
Do Tanzanian citizens need a visa for South Sudan?
Tanzanian citizens can enter South Sudan without a visa.
Do South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Tanzania?
South Sudanese citizens do not need a visa for Tanzania: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can Tanzanian citizens enter South Sudan visa-free?
Yes, Tanzanian citizens can enter South Sudan without a visa.
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.