Country guide
South Sudan
Visa
Visa required
Vaccinations
Required
Currency
South Sudanese Pound (SSP)
Time zones
UTC/GMT +3 hours (1 hour ahead of South Africa)
Dialing code
+ 211
Best time to go
November to March
Drinking water
All water should be regarded as a potential health risk. Milk is unpasteurised.
Visa guide
Visa requirements
Visas are required by South African passport holders.
NOTE: 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.
Issuing authorities
Embassy of the Republic of South Sudan
54 Amos Street, Colbyn, Pretoria, 0083
Tel: 012 342 9754/0992
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
SA representative
South African Embassy
House No 28, DDR Avenue, Southern Block K 3 K, Tong Ping, Juba
Tel: + 27 211 922 000 440
Email: juba.dha@dirco.gov.za
Web: dirco.gov.za/juba
Health / vaccinations
Compulsory: Yellow Fever
Recommended: Hepatitis A & B, Meningitis, Rabies, Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio
Malaria Risk
Public holidays
2026: Jan 1; Mar 20; Apr 3-6; May 1, 16, 27; Jul 9, 30; Dec 24-26