South Sudan South Sudan Eritrea Eritrea
Visa required

South Sudanese citizens require a visa to enter Eritrea for tourism, which must be obtained from an embassy or consulate in advance.

Last verified: 2026-02-11

At a glance

Max stay See requirements
Passport validity Passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the trip dates.
Entry type Visa required
Onward ticket Recommended

Entry requirements

  • Eritrea does not currently offer an e-visa or Visa on Arrival for South Sudanese citizens.
  • The application must be submitted to the nearest Eritrean diplomatic mission (e.g., in Juba).
  • A mandatory in-country reference in Eritrea is required for the visa application.

Stay

The duration of stay is specified by the issuing embassy based on the traveler's itinerary.

Passport

Passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the trip dates.

Ensure your in-country reference (e.g., a host or travel agency) is available to confirm your travel plans.

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Important

This tool is for guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date. Always confirm with official government sources and your airline before you travel.