Visa requirements for South Sudanese citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of South Sudan.

As of 2026, South Sudanese citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 41 countries and territories, ranking the South Sudanese passport 91st in the world according to the Henley Passport Index.

On April 5, 2025, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that any entry to the United States on a South Sudanese passport would be prohibited, that no new visas would be issued, and any existing visas would be revoked.

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Visa requirements

Country Visa requirement Allowed stay Notes (excluding departure fees) 30 days Visa is not required in case born in Afghanistan or can proof that one of their parents is a national of Afghanistan or born in Afghanistan. e-Visa : Visitors must arrive at Kabul International (KBL). Visa is not required for Holders of a valid multiple-entry Schengen, UK or US visa has been previously used once or residence permit of Ireland, Schengen, UK, US or UAE 10 years. Visa Issuance for passengers with a boarding authorization traveling as tourists to cities in the south of Algeria (Timimoun, Ghardaia, Ilizi, Djanet or Tamanraset) can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum of 30 days. They must have: a return/onward ticket, a hotel reservation confirmation. Although no visa requirements exist, apply the relevant regulations of France or Spain, whichever must be transited to reach Andorra. and territories May apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa). 14 days 90 days 90 days 30 days 90 days 30 days 45 days 7 days 3 months 90 days Can be extended up to 90 days with a fee. 90 days 21 days 90 days 90 days Currently, credit card payment transactions are not accepted when applying for e-Visa. 90 days e-Visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport. e-Visa available for holders of a valid Schengen visa or a valid visa from any of the OECD member countries; or a valid residence permit of a Schengen or OECD country. 30 days 90 days 90 days 3 months 30 days Passengers who have already made an application, at least 2 days before arrival, at the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affair's e-Visa website and present the submission notification at the airport's visa desk may obtain a visa on arrival. 3 months Kenya and South Sudan both expanded the visa free entry requirements following East African Community common market and integration standards. Kenya waived visa requirements for South Sudanese nationals and South Sudan waived visa requirements for Kenyan nationals in reciprocity. 60 days 60 days 30 days 30 days Available at Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport. 30 days Citizens holding a residence permit or a valid visa issued by one of the member states of the European Union or one of the parties to the Schengen Agreement can apply for an electronic visa. 30 days 30 days 90 days Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure. Currently, there is no visa type selection for citizens of South Sudan on the e-Visa website. Online application for visa on arrival. 30 days / 3 months 30 days 60 days Residents of the United Arab Emirates may obtain an eVisa through the official Philippine eVisa website. A valid Emirati residence visa must be shown upon an eVisa application. Travelers can apply for a visa on the Hayya website. 6 months 30 days 3 months 60 days Visa free for a maximum stay of 90 days for valid visa holders or residents of the European Union member states and the United States. 3 months 3 months / 30 days 30 days 60 days / 30 days 90 days 90 days 30 days 15 days 1 month 6 months May apply using 'Smart service'. and Crown dependencies e-Visa is valid for 90 days and multiple entry. 90 days 3 months

Dependent, Disputed, or Restricted territories Unrecognized or partially recognized countries

Territory Conditions of access Notes Do not need a visa a holder of a valid biometric residence permit issued by one of the Schengen member states or a valid multi-entry Schengen Visa, a holder of a valid Laissez-Passer issued by United Nations Organizations, NATO, OSCE, Council of Europe or European Union a holder of a valid travel documents issued by EU Member and Schengen States, United States of America, Canada, Australia and Japan based on the 1951 Convention on Refugee Status or the 1954 Convention on the Status of Stateless Persons, as well as holders of valid travel documents for foreigners (max. 15 days stay) Arrival by sea to Gaza Strip not allowed. Undefined visa regime in the Western Sahara controlled territory. 30 days for 30 US dollars, payable on arrival. Multiple entry visa to Russia and three day prior notification are required to enter South Ossetia. Registration required after 24h.Rules and recommendations | Transnistria tour

Dependent and autonomous territories Territory Conditions of access Notes China Denmark France French West Indies Includes overseas departments of Guadeloupe and Martinique and overseas collectivities of Saint Barthélemy and Saint Martin. Netherlands Caribbean Netherlands Includes Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba. New Zealand 31 days 30 days United Kingdom Protocols No. 3 and 10 to the Treaty of Accession 2003 , European Commission, 16 April 2003. Holders of a valid visa issued by the United Kingdom do not require a visa. Special permit required.British Indian Ocean Territory travel advice - GOV.UK 14 days visa free and landing fee 35 USD or tax of 5 USD if not going ashore. 3 months within any year period. Permission to land required for 15/30 pounds sterling (yacht/ship passenger) for Tristan da Cunha Island or 20 pounds sterling for Gough Island, Inaccessible Island or Nightingale Islands.Tristan da Cunha Information for Visitors Pre-arrival permit from the Commissioner required (72 hours/1 month for 110 / 160 pounds sterling).South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands (British Overseas Territory) travel advice - GOV.UK Holders of a valid visa issued by Canada, United Kingdom or the USA do not required a visa for a maximum stay of 90 days. United States Antarctica and adjacent islands colspan="3"

See also Visa policy of South Sudan South Sudanese passport Visa requirements for Burundian citizens Visa requirements for Congo DR citizens Visa requirements for Kenyan citizens Visa requirements for Rwandan citizens Visa requirements for Tanzanian citizens Visa requirements for Ugandan citizens

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