Japan passport → South Sudan
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for South Sudan?
Japanese passport holders need an eVisa for South Sudan for up to 90 days. You apply and pay online before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Apply on the official government portal and keep a printed copy of the approval.
- Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
- Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.
South Sudan at a glance
- Capital
- Juba
- Currency
- South Sudanese pound (SSP)
- Languages
- English
- Calling code
- +211
- Region
- Eastern Africa
South Sudan for other passports
- JapaneVisa90 days
IndiaeVisa90 days
United StateseVisa90 days
United KingdomeVisa90 days
United Arab EmirateseVisa90 days
ChinaeVisa90 days
SingaporeeVisa90 days
PakistaneVisa90 days
BangladesheVisa90 days
Sri LankaeVisa90 days
NepaleVisa90 days
NigeriaeVisa90 days
PhilippineseVisa90 days
Nearby in Eastern Africa for Japanese passport holders
Common questions
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for South Sudan?
Japanese passport holders need an eVisa for South Sudan for up to 90 days. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can Japanese citizens stay in South Sudan?
Up to 90 days under the current evisa rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Japanese citizens get a visa on arrival in South Sudan?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Japanese citizens visit without a visa?
161 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Japan passport ranks #3 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Japanese citizens (edited 12 Sept 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of South Sudan before you travel.