United Arab Emirates
South Sudan
South Sudan visa for Emirati citizens
Entry requirement
Emirati 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 United Arab Emirates
South Sudan has no embassy or consulate in United Arab Emirates on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
South Sudanese citizens travelling to the United Arab Emirates
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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.
Before travelling from the United Arab Emirates to South Sudan, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Emirati citizens can stay in South Sudan
Emirati citizens may stay in South Sudan for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to South Sudan.
How Emirati citizens apply
The e-Visa for South Sudan is applied for online on its official government portal; Emirati citizens carry the approval when they travel.
South Sudan’s neighbours for Emirati citizens
Sudan admits Emirati citizens visa-free.
South Sudanese citizens travelling to the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates requires a visa from South Sudanese citizens, available online as an e-Visa. The rule is the same in both directions between the United Arab Emirates and South Sudan.
Frequently asked questions
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for South Sudan?
Emirati citizens need an e-Visa for South Sudan, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
How long can Emirati citizens stay in South Sudan?
Emirati citizens can stay in South Sudan for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of South Sudan in the United Arab Emirates?
No. South Sudan has no embassy in the United Arab Emirates.
Do South Sudanese citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates requires a visa from South Sudanese citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can Emirati citizens enter South Sudan visa-free?
No; Emirati 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.