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South Sudan South Sudan Democratic Republic of the Congo Democratic Republic of the Congo
Visa required

South Sudanese citizens require a visa to enter the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for tourism, which must be obtained in advance.

Last verified: 2026-02-11

At a glance

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Passport validity Passport must be valid for at least six months from the date of entry.
Entry type Visa required
Onward ticket Proof of return or onward travel is required.

Entry requirements

  • The DRC does not currently offer an e-visa or Visa on Arrival for South Sudanese citizens.
  • The application must be submitted to the nearest DRC diplomatic mission (e.g., in Kampala, Kigali, or Nairobi as there is no mission in Juba).
  • A legalized invitation letter or a confirmed hotel reservation is usually required.

Stay

Duration of stay is typically fixed based on the travel dates and the specific visa issued (e.g., 1 or 3 months).

Passport

Passport must be valid for at least six months from the date of entry.

Health — Yellow fever

A Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for all visitors to the DRC.

Visitors should double-check the 'visa confirmation' (visa volant) system if they are arriving by air without an embassy visa.

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