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Travel to South Sudan for US citizenship

Visa eVisa (electronic visa)

Language English, Arabic

Phone code +211

Currency South Sudanese pound

Health Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required

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Visa upon arrival

Documents required for a visa to South Sudan upon arrival

1. Application form.

2. Passport

Your passport must be valid for at least six months after the date of return.
It must also have at least two blank pages.

3. Photo.

The photo must be a passport size, recently taken in full face with a light background.

4. Certificate of vaccination

Electronic visa for South Sudan

The South Sudan e-Visa is an online way to obtain a visa to travel to South Sudan.

! Citizens of all countries can obtain an electronic visa for South Sudan, except for Egypt and Tanzania, whose citizens are exempt from a visa.

E-visa of South Sudan depends on the validity period:

one-time electronic visa
3-month multiple-entry E-visa
6-month multiple-entry electronic visa

Travelers who have received an e-visa for South Sudan online can use it to enter the country by air (to Juba International Airport), river or land at the following border crossings:

Nimuli
I got it.
Kaya
Rank
Majok-Nyin-Thiou.

Required documents for obtaining an e-Visa for South Sudan

1. Passport

Your passport must be valid for at least six months after the date of return.

2. Photo.

The photo must be a passport-size photo, a recent full-face photo against a light background.

3. Certificate of vaccination

Yellow fever certificate

4. 4. For tourism:

Proof of residence

5. For business:

Letter of invitation
From a company in South Sudan.
Letter of recommendation from an employer in South Sudan

6. 6. For education:

Letter of acceptance from a university in South Sudan

Deadline for issuing an electronic visa for South Sudan

The average processing time for a South Sudan e-Visa application is 3-5 business days. It depends on the country to which you are applying for a visa.

The cost of a one-time electronic visa for South Sudan:

For citizens:

United States of America - 160 USD
Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, Sudan, Uganda - 50 USD
Other countries - 100 USD

Multiple entry visa for South Sudan for 3 months

For citizens:

United States of America - 500 USD
Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, Sudan, Uganda - 125 USD
Other countries - 200 USD

Multiple-entry electronic visa for 6 months:

For citizens:

Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, Sudan, Uganda - 250 USD
Other countries - 350 USD
A 6-month multiple entry visa for South Sudan is not issued to citizens of the United States of America.

Visas to South Sudan through the embassy

If you are unable to apply for a South Sudan e-Visa, you can apply for a visa through the South Sudanese Embassy. Reasons for applying for a visa to South Sudan may include tourism, business meeting, visiting family and friends.

South Sudan tourist visa

The South Sudan Tourist Visa is issued to applicants who intend to visit South Sudan for tourism and sightseeing purposes. You can apply for a South Sudan tourist visa to realize your tourism activities;

Documents required for a tourist visa to South Sudan

1. Application form

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2. Photo.

3. Passport and a copy of the main page

Your passport must be valid for at least six months after your return date.
It must also have at least two blank pages.

4. A copy of the identity card

5. Certificate of vaccination

6. Booking airline tickets

7. Proof of residence

Valid (existing) hotel/venue reservation with full address (name, street, city, postal code, contact information, reservation number)
If you live in a private house, please provide a copy of the homeowner's residence card (front and back) and fill in the address in the application form.

8. Confirmation of sufficient funds

Bank statements, cash, traveler's checks, vouchers, etc.

9. For minors:

A copy of the birth certificate/adoption certificate/custody decision if the parents are divorced/death certificate of one of the parents
Letter of consent from parents or legal guardians if you are traveling unaccompanied

Time for obtaining a tourist visa to South Sudan

The average processing time for a South Sudan tourist visa is 5-14 business days. It depends on the country in which you apply for the visa.

The cost of a tourist visa to South Sudan

A tourist visa to South Sudan costs 50-205 USD. The fee may vary depending on your nationality or country of application.

Where to apply for a tourist visa to South Sudan?

You will apply for a South Sudan tourist visa at the visa centers, embassies or consulates of South Sudan.

1. Microchip for pets

The Republic of South Sudan does not require your pet to be identified by a microchip, but it is recommended that you microchip the animal before traveling and register contact information about it as a means of identification if the animal is lost or separated from you.

If your pet does not have a registered microchip, make sure that your pets have tags with the identification and contact information of the owner.

2. Vaccinations

Your animal must be vaccinated against rabies between 30 days and 12 months before entering the country.

3. Rabies test

A rabies test is not required to enter the Republic of South Sudan from any country.

4. Veterinary certificate

A veterinary health certificate for the Republic of South Sudan must be completed by a licensed veterinarian in the country of origin just before traveling.

5. Import permit

When entering the Republic of South Sudan with your own pet, an import permit is not required.

6. Treatment from ticks and tapeworms

Tick and tapeworm treatment is not required before entering the Republic of South Sudan, but is recommended.

7. Entry into South Sudan by air

Pets must enter South Sudan via Juba International Airport.

When traveling to a foreign country such as the Republic of South Sudan, it is always recommended to have an identity card with you confirming the ownership of the animal.

All domestic dogs and cats should be free from signs of disease transmitted to humans during an inspection at the airport. If it is not obvious whether your dog or cat is not healthy, a necessary examination by a licensed veterinarian at your expense may be required.

8. Other animals

Birds, invertebrates, tropical fish, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals such as rodents, and rabbits are not subject to rabies vaccination, but may meet other requirements and must have a health certificate to enter the Republic of South Sudan. Pet owners are strongly encouraged to seek further information from the relevant authorities in their country and/or destination country.

9. CITES

If your animal is not a dog, cat, or ferret, and especially if it is a turtle or a parrot, you should make sure that it is not protected by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). In this case, you will have to apply for additional permissions. More than 180 countries participate and ensure compliance with CITES regulations.

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