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South Sudan

ISO Code: SS

visitsouthsudan.org/
  • Visa: Required
  • Vaccination: Required
Capital
Juba (JUB)
Dialing Code
+ 211
Time Zone
UTC / GMT +3 hours
Language
English and Arabic
Best Time to Go
November - March
Currency
South Sudanese Pound (SSP)

Travel Tips

  • All water should be regarded as a potential health risk, milk is unpasteurised
  • There are many restrictions on photography and decisions are often made on the spot. Before taking photographs, check for local authorities in the area and enquire
  • There are currently no ATM facilities in South Sudan, bring cash in USD
  • Areas of South Sudan may be under conflict

Last updated 21 October 2026

Visa Guide

Foreign Representation in South Africa

Embassy of the Republic of South Sudan

54 Amos Street, Colbyn, Pretoria, 0083
Telephone: 012 342 9754/0992

Public Holidays

2026

January: 1
March: 20
April: 3 - 6
May: 1, 16, 27
July: 9, 30
December: 24 - 26

Visa Requirements

Visas are required by South African passport holders

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

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
Health / Vaccinations

Compulsory:

Yellow Fever

Recommended:

Hepatitis A & B, Meningitis, Rabies, Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio

Malaria Risk

South African Representative Abroad

South African Embassy

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