Visitors to South Sudan must obtain an e-Visa unless they are of South Sudanese origin, are citizens from one of the visa-exempt countries, or are citizens who may obtain a visa on arrival.
Visa policy map
Visa exemption Citizens of the following countries may enter South Sudan without a visa for an indefinite period:
Date of visa changes Unknown: Uganda 1 August 2019: Tanzania 26 July 2021: KenyaEAC lauds Kenya for waiving visa requirements for South Sudan citizensImplement Kenya, South Sudan visa-free entry deal[aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/south-sudan-welcomes-visa-waiver-by-kenya/2316076 South Sudan welcomes visa waiver by Kenya]
Visa on arrival Citizens of the following countries are eligible to obtain a visa on arrival:
A visa is also granted on arrival to holders of an identity card copy issued by the United Nations with a clearance from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in South Sudan.
Holders of diplomatic, official, service and special passports issued to nationals of any country can obtain a visa on arrival.
Electronic visa (e-Visa) Citizens of other countries and territories may obtain an e-Visa.
See also
Visa requirements for South Sudanese citizens Tourism in South Sudan
References