Visa Requirements

US Citizens

Tourist Visa

1.  A valid, signed US passport. The passport must have at least 6  months remaining after completion of stay in South Sudan, and contain at least one blank visa page. A signed passport whose expiry date is no less than 180 days and a photocopy of the passport attached to the application form.

2.  One fully completed and signed South Sudan Visa Application  all the questions answered.  If hand written, must be in Capital Letters and legible.  Application Form must be completed and signed by the applicant. Please note that Applications printed on both sides of the paper will not be accepted, and visa will not be processed until it is replaced; PRINT SINGLE SIDED

3.  Two original passport sized photographs  passport photographs

4.  Please send a copy of your round trip airline tickets, or itinerary or e-ticket, or letter of confirmation from a travel agent. The itinerary must show the applicant’s name, date of arrival and departure from the country, and flight information.

5.  Official LETTER FROM YOUR ORGANIZATION and or Invitation letter addressed to Embassy of South Sudan from your organization in South Sudan, explaining the purpose of your travel;

6. A deposit slip/confirmation receipt (if paid online) as proof of payment of the non-refundable application fee at Standard Bank to an account of the Embassy of the Republic of South Sudan (017 733 251) Branch code ZA-01-15-45 (Hatfield).

5. Money order payable to “The Embassy of the Republic of South Sudan”.

7.  Proof of sufficient financial resources to support the applicant’s stay while in South Sudan:  the following requirements shall be used as proof:

Legal tender carried by the alien

Documentary evidence such as employment contact

A return ticket to his/her country of residence

A bank guarantee

A South Sudanese guarantor who pledges to take care of the expenses of the alien during his/her stay in South Sudan.

8.  A certificate of inoculation or Immunization for yellow fever.

9.  A recent police report, if requested by the consul

Processing Procedures:

(a) If all necessary requirements are fulfilled, the visa can be issued within 5 business days;
(b) The Embassy is only authorized to grant single entry valid for 30 days visas for ordinary passports at this time. Multiple entry visas are only granted to diplomatic and officials;
(c) Any request for extension of stay in South Sudan must be addressed to, and handled with South Sudan Ministry of Interior, Directorate of Nationality, Passports and Immigration prior to expiration of your VISA;
(d) Visa applicant without all the requirements will not be processed.

American Nationals and holders of U.S. Green Card: Nationals and holders of U.S. Green Cards who are traveling to South Sudan with American Passports, and U.S. Travel Documents, must fulfill all visa requirements, and will be CHARGED a visa fee of $160.00 USD.

Former South Sudan Citizens:  Provide proof of South Sudanese nationality (copy of South Sudanese passport, copy of Nationality Certificate, and copies of parents South Sudanese passport or their Nationality Certificate). If applicant was not born in South Sudan he/she must provide a copy of his/her South Sudanese Birth Certificate or his/her American Birth Certificate with a copy of the parents South Sudanese document.

 Business Visa

1.  A valid, signed US passport. The passport must have at least 6  months remaining after completion of stay in South Sudan, and contain at least one blank visa page. A signed passport whose expiry date is no less than 180 days and a photocopy of the passport attached to the application form.

2.  One fully completed and signed South Sudan Visa Application all the questions answered.  If hand written, must be in Capital Letters and legible.

3.  Two original passport sized photographs  Passport photograph

4.  Please send a copy of your round trip airline tickets, or itinerary or e-ticket, or letter of confirmation from a travel agent. The itinerary must show the applicant’s name, date of arrival and departure from the country, and flight information.

5.  Invitation Letter from your host in South Sudan addressed to the Embassy of South Sudan explaining the purpose of your travel

6. A deposit slip/confirmation receipt (if paid online) as proof of payment of the non-refundable application fee at Standard Bank to an account of the Embassy of the Republic of South Sudan (017 733 251) Branch code ZA-01-15-45 (Hatfield).

7.  Proof of sufficient financial resources to support the applicant’s stay while in South Sudan:  the following requirements shall be used as proof:

Legal tender carried by the alien

Documentary evidence such as employment contact

A return ticket to his/her country of residence

A bank guarantee

A South Sudanese guarantor who pledges to take care of the expenses of the alien during his/her stay in South Sudan.

8.  A certificate of inoculation or Immunization for yellow fever.

9.   A recent police report, if requested by the consul

10. A business letter of introduction and financial responsibility is required to be typed on your company letterhead and addressed to: Embassy of South Sudan, Visa Section, Washington, DC. This letter must be signed by a company officer other than the traveler, and should:

1. state the nature of business to be performed;
2. include the name and address of the company to be visited;
3. guarantee sufficient financial support during visit; and
4. guarantee return transportation to the US for the applicant

Fees

In addition to the standard Iratex fees, the following consular fees apply: