United States
South Sudan
South Sudan visa for US citizens
Entry requirement
South Sudan requires a visa from US citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- South Sudan visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at southsudanembassyusa.org
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.
South Sudanese missions in the United States
- Embassy of South Sudan in Washington D.C.
Vermont Avenue Northwest 1101, 20005 Washington
Today · Closed
South Sudan has 1 mission in the United States, with its embassy in Washington D.C.
South Sudanese citizens travelling to the United States
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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.
US 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 US citizens can stay in South Sudan
US citizens may stay in South Sudan for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to South Sudan.
How US citizens apply
The e-Visa for South Sudan is applied for online on its official government portal; US citizens carry the approval when they travel.
South Sudan’s neighbours for US citizens
The Central African Republic and Sudan require US citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South Sudanese citizens travelling to the United States
The United States requires South Sudanese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do US citizens need a visa for South Sudan?
South Sudan requires a visa from US citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
How long can US citizens stay in South Sudan?
US citizens can stay in South Sudan for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the South Sudanese embassy in the United States?
The South Sudanese embassy in the United States is in Washington D.C.
Do South Sudanese citizens need a visa for the United States?
The United States requires South Sudanese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can US citizens enter South Sudan visa-free?
No; US 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.