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South Sudan

Visa

Visa required

Vaccinations

Required

Currency

South Sudanese Pound (SSP)

Time zones

UTC/GMT +3 hours (1 hour ahead of South Africa)

Dialing code

+ 211

Best time to go

November to March

Drinking water

All water should be regarded as a potential health risk. Milk is unpasteurised.

Visa guide

Visa requirements

Visas are required by South African passport holders.

NOTE: Some nationalities may be able to apply online: www.evisa.gov.ss. This currently does not include South Africa.

REQUIREMENTS: Applications to the embassy may be sent via courier, or in person.

  • 1 Completed visa application form (5A) - legible and in capital letters. Double-sided copies will not be accepted.
  • 2 Recent passport photos (colour and original and clear)
  • Passport (valid for a minimum of 6 months) with 1 blank page in the passport, plus photocopy.
  • Proof of payment of visa fee
  • Copy of Yellow Fever certificate/vaccination
  • Proof of sufficient financial resources: bank statements, or sponsor / guarantor in Sudan
  • Return air ticket
  • Letter from employer
  • For business visa: letter of invitation, proof of business appointments

Additional documents may be requested.

Issuing authorities

Embassy of the Republic of South Sudan
54 Amos Street, Colbyn, Pretoria, 0083
Tel: 012 342 9754/0992

Visa processing time

5 - 7 working days.

Visa validity

Single Entry: 30 Days
Multiple Entry: 90 Days

Visa cost

Application fee is non-refundable. Contact the Embassy for exchange rate on the day.
Single Entry: US$100
Multiple Entry: US$200

SA representative

South African Embassy
House No 28, DDR Avenue, Southern Block K 3 K, Tong Ping, Juba
Tel: + 27 211 922 000 440
Email: juba.dha@dirco.gov.za
Web: dirco.gov.za/juba

Health / vaccinations

Compulsory: Yellow Fever
Recommended: Hepatitis A & B, Meningitis, Rabies, Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio
Malaria Risk

Public holidays

2026: Jan 1; Mar 20; Apr 3-6; May 1, 16, 27; Jul 9, 30; Dec 24-26

Please check with relevant authorities for the latest updates before travel.

Last updated: 11 June 2026