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United States of America → South Sudan: do you need a visa?

SHORT-VISIT ENTRY SUMMARY

eVisa required

South Sudan requires an eVisa for United States of America citizens before travel (up to 90 days).

Dataset: February 2026. Confirm current rules with official authorities before traveling. Work, study, and longer stays may require a separate visa.

Which visa are you getting?

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    Tourist eVisa — Single Entry (Tourism Purpose)

    Single-entry eVisa for tourism and leisure in South Sudan applied online before travel.
    Who fits: Foreign visitors traveling to South Sudan for tourism, leisure or sightseeing who will select Tourism as Purpose of Visit and Single Entry as Visa Type Requested.
    Gov fees: Single Entry: Regional US$50.00; Other Countries (non-USA nationals) US$100.00; USA and Canada nationals US$160.00. — Fees as published in the official eVisa form VISA FEES tables (VisaPricesSER / SEUC / SEO). Regional single entry covers Kenya, Uganda, Sudan, Ethiopia, Central African Republic and Democratic Republic of the Congo nationalities in the form logic. Confirm the live amount before paying.
    Official source: South Sudan eVisa Portal — Ministry of Interior (apply online, 3 steps, 72-hour download) · Immigration eServices — Verify eVisa output (Visa Type, Purpose of Visit and VISA FEES tables) · Immigration eServices Portal — Directorate of Civil Registry, Nationality, Passports and Immigration
    South Sudan eVisa Portal https://evisa.gov.ss/

    Documents

    • Passport Photo 2x2 inch (JPG/JPEG, max 300KB as required by the eVisa form)
    • Upload of Passport Bio Data Page (JPG/JPEG, max 300KB)
    • Tourism itinerary including Date of Intended Arrival in South Sudan and Duration of Intended Stay (Less Than 1 Week up to 1 Year options in the form)
    • Yellow fever certificate file (JPG/JPEG/PDF, max 300KB)
    • Other Uploads file if requested (JPG/JPEG, max 300KB)
    • Upload of Previous eVisa if the applicant answers yes to having a previous visa
    • Guarantor details: Grantor Type (Individual or Hotel), Full Name, Telephone, eMail, Address
    • If Grantor Type is Hotel: Upload of Guarantor Reservation
    • If Grantor Type is Individual: Scanned copy of Guarantor ID or Passport plus guarantor profession, relationship, DOB, sex, immigration status and nationality
    • Funds Available For My Stay stated in US Dollars
    • Transport details: Mode of Transport (Air, River, Road) and Point of Entry (Juba International Airport for air; Nimule, Nadapal, Kaya, Renk, Majok-Nyin-Thiou for road; River for river)

    FAQ

    How do I receive the eVisa?
    After approval you download the eVisa PDF from your account within about 72 hours, then print it or keep it on a mobile device to present at the port of entry.

    What happens on arrival?
    Present the PDF eVisa to the visa officer, who verifies it and checks travel documents (about 5 minutes per the portal), then stamps the passport if there is no issue.

    Can I work on a tourism purpose eVisa?
    No. Tourism purpose does not authorize employment. Select Work purpose and provide a work permit or employer recommendation letter if you will work.

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