Somalia passport → South Sudan

Do Somali citizens need a visa for South Sudan?

eVisa (apply online)90 days

Somali 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 through the official channel (the government portal, or the airline or agent it names) 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.

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South Sudan at a glance

Capital: Juba
Currency: South Sudanese pound (SSP)
Languages: English
Calling code: +211
Region: Eastern Africa

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South Sudan for other passports

SomaliaeVisa90 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 Somali passport holders

KenyaVisa-free90 days
RwandaVisa-free90 days
BurundiVisa on arrival30 days
ComorosVisa on arrival45 days
EthiopiaVisa on arrival90 days
MadagascarVisa on arrival90 days
SeychellesVisa on arrival90 days
DjiboutieVisa

Common questions

Do Somali citizens need a visa for South Sudan?

Somali passport holders need an eVisa for South Sudan for up to 90 days. You apply and pay online before you travel.

How long can Somali citizens stay in South Sudan?

Up to 90 days under the current evisa rule. Longer stays need a different visa.

Can Somali citizens get a visa on arrival in South Sudan?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Somali citizens visit without a visa?

30 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Somalia passport ranks #90 of 93 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.