South Sudan visa and entry requirementsVisa (apply online)
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South Sudan visa and entry requirements
South Sudan's eVisa portal (evisa.gov.ss) says you apply, pay with a credit or debit card and download the e-visa online, then present it to the visa officer at the port of entry; the UK Foreign Office tells British nationals they must have a visa and can apply online or through the South Sudanese Embassy. No official visa fee is currently published. The UK, Canadian and Australian governments advise against all travel to South Sudan.
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Visas & entry authorisations
Embassy visa
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Entry requirements
Passport validity
The UK Foreign Office tells British nationals that to enter South Sudan their passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the day they arrive and at least 2 blank pages.
Vaccinations
Required- Yellow fever (ICVP) — WHO's country list says proof of vaccination against yellow fever is required for all travellers aged 9 months or over.
- Malaria prophylaxis — Not an entry requirement. WHO's country list says malaria risk, predominantly P. falciparum, exists throughout the year in the entire country.
Travel insurance
Not officially statedNo official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for South Sudan. The UK Foreign Office says health facilities are extremely limited throughout the country and many medical problems need evacuation to Nairobi or Kampala, and advises adequate travel health insurance and accessible funds for treatment, evacuation and repatriation.
Verified Oct 4, 2026 · Source: gov.uk (opens in a new tab)
Onward or return ticket
Not officially statedNo official source we could read states an onward- or return-ticket requirement for South Sudan.
Compiled Aug 26, 2026 · Source: evisa.gov.ss (opens in a new tab) · could not re-read on Oct 7, 2026 · official portal · archived copy Jul 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Proof of funds
Not officially statedNo official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for South Sudan.
Compiled Aug 26, 2026 · Source: evisa.gov.ss (opens in a new tab) · could not re-read on Oct 7, 2026 · official portal · archived copy Jul 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Arrival cards & declarations
Required- Registration with the police — The UK Foreign Office says you must register at a local police station if you are in South Sudan for 5 days or more. (if staying 5 days or more)
Registering your presence after arrival
RequiredDone by the traveller.
The UK government says you must register at a local police station if you are in South Sudan for 5 days or more.
Customs & currency
No official source we could read states South Sudan's cash-declaration threshold. The UK Foreign Office says you must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty, and to contact the South Sudanese Embassy for information.
- The UK Foreign Office says there are strict rules on goods you can take into or out of South Sudan, and you must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.
- Canada's travel advice says a permit from the Ministry of Information is required for photography, including on a mobile phone, and that even with one it is prohibited to photograph military installations, military and police personnel, government buildings and infrastructure such as roads, bridges, dams and airfields, and public utilities.
Verified Oct 4, 2026 · Source: gov.uk (opens in a new tab)
Yellow fever certificate
WHO's country list says proof of vaccination against yellow fever is required for all travellers aged 9 months or over.
Compiled Aug 26, 2026 · Source: cdn.who.int (opens in a new tab) · International Health Regulations (2005), Article 36International Health Regulations (2005), Article 36 and Annex 7; WHO International Travel and Health, Annex 1, 18 November 2022 (revised 3 January 2023)
Country in a nutshell
- Currency
- South Sudanese pound (SSP, SSP)
- Cards & payments
- The UK Foreign Office says international credit and debit cards are not widely accepted, although some newer hotels and supermarkets are starting to, that ATMs are hard to find and often do not take international cards, and advises bringing large-denomination US dollars in clean, unblemished notes dated 2017 onwards. Canada's travel advice says credit cards are accepted only in limited locations such as major hotels, some restaurants and shopping centres, and that US currency dated before 2006 is not accepted.
- Safety — High risk
- The UK, Canadian and Australian governments advise against all travel to South Sudan. The UK cites the risk of armed violence and criminality and says the security situation could deteriorate rapidly and unpredictably; Canada cites armed conflicts, inter-ethnic violence, high levels of violent crime and a risk of kidnapping.Verified Oct 3, 2026 · Source: gov.uk (opens in a new tab) · archived copy Jul 31, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
- Emergency numbers
- General emergencies: 777
- Languages
- English
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Tap water
- not for drinking. Use bottled
Best time to visit
No official source we could read gives a best time to visit South Sudan. The UK Foreign Office says that during the rainy season from April to November most roads outside Juba become impassable and there is a risk of being cut off by floods outside the capital.
Tips & warnings
The UK Foreign Office advises against all travel to South Sudan because of the risk of armed violence and criminality, and Canada says to avoid all travel. Canada says there is a risk of kidnapping, particularly in isolated areas.
Canada's travel advice says a permit from the Ministry of Information is required for photography, including on a mobile phone, and that even with a permit it is prohibited to photograph military installations, military and police personnel, government buildings and infrastructure, including roads, bridges, dams and airfields, and public utilities.
The UK Foreign Office says you must register at a local police station if you are in South Sudan for 5 days or more.
The UK Foreign Office advises bringing large-denomination US dollars in clean, unblemished notes dated 2017 onwards, as notes marked in any way are likely to be refused; Canada says exchange houses and merchants do not accept US currency dated before 2006.
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ZimbabweStay lengths are for ordinary tourist visits. Click a nationality for its full guide.
No official page we read states the rule for 4 nationalities, so the table leaves them out: Egypt, Malaysia, South Africa, and Tanzania.
Neighboring countries
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa for South Sudan?
No official page we could read currently lists which nationalities need one. South Sudan's eVisa portal at evisa.gov.ss takes applications online, and the UK Foreign Office tells British nationals they must have a visa and can apply online or through the South Sudanese Embassy.
Is there a visa on arrival in South Sudan?
No official source we could read describes a visa on arrival. The eVisa portal says you apply and pay online, download the e-visa and present it to the visa officer at the port of entry, and the UK Foreign Office says you can apply online or through the South Sudanese Embassy.
Is South Sudan safe to visit?
The UK Foreign Office advises against all travel to South Sudan because of the risk of armed violence and criminality, and Canada says to avoid all travel because of the volatile security situation, armed conflicts, inter-ethnic violence and high levels of violent crime.
Do I need a yellow fever certificate for South Sudan?
Yes. WHO's country list says proof of yellow fever vaccination is required for all travellers aged 9 months or over, and the UK FCDO says that to enter South Sudan you must have a certificate proving yellow fever vaccination.
Can I use the South Sudan eVisa at land borders?
No official source we could read states whether the eVisa can be used at land borders. The eVisa portal tells travellers to present the e-visa to the visa officer at the port of entry.
Sources & verification
Every fact on this page is compiled from and periodically re-checked against these official sources:
- Australian Government Smartraveller — South Sudan travel advice (Health: "Drink only boiled or bottled water") (opens in a new tab)
- Government of Canada — South Sudan travel advice: emergency assistance (opens in a new tab)
- South Sudan eVisa portal — Directorate of Nationality, Passports and Immigration (opens in a new tab)
- South Sudan eVisa portal — Eligibility ("Do I need a visa to travel to South Sudan?"), the table rendered from country-eligibility.json; Wayback Machine copy of 26 April 2026 (opens in a new tab)
- South Sudan eVisa portal — visa eligibility and fee table by nationality (Directorate of Nationality, Passports and Immigration); gone from the live site, read in its Wayback Machine copy of 26 April 2026 (opens in a new tab)
- UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — South Sudan travel advice (opens in a new tab)
- UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — South Sudan travel advice: entry requirements ('Registering with the police') (opens in a new tab)
- UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — South Sudan travel advice: health (opens in a new tab)
- UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — South Sudan travel advice: safety and security: money (opens in a new tab)
- UK Permanent Committee on Geographical Names (FCDO) — South Sudan toponymic factfile: languages (opens in a new tab)
- United Nations — Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Article 13(2) (opens in a new tab)
- WHO — Vaccination requirements and recommendations for international travellers, country list (ITH 2022) (opens in a new tab)
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