South Sudan South Sudan South Africa South Africa
Visa required

South Sudanese citizens must obtain a Visitor's Visa from a South African diplomatic mission before travel.

Last verified: 2026-02-11

At a glance

Max stay 90 days
Passport validity Passport must be valid for at least 30 days after the intended departure date with at least two blank pages.
Entry type Visa required
Onward ticket Proof of return or onward travel from South Africa is mandatory.

Entry requirements

  • South Africa does not issue visas on arrival for South Sudanese passport holders.
  • The application must be submitted to the nearest South African embassy or consulate (e.g., in Juba).
  • Standard tourist visas are typically issued for up to 90 days.

Stay

Visitor's visas for tourism are generally valid for stays up to 90 days.

Passport

Passport must be valid for at least 30 days after the intended departure date with at least two blank pages.

Health — Yellow fever

A Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is mandatory if arriving from an endemic risk area (including South Sudan).

Ensure the visa application (Form DHA-1738) is complete and all supporting documents are certified where necessary.

Sources

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This tool is for guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date.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.