South Sudan passport → Nigeria

Do South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Nigeria?

Visa required in advance

South Sudanese passport holders need a visa for Nigeria, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

Heads-up: some sources list this route as eVisa (90 days).

What this means for your trip

Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

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Nigeria at a glance

Capital: Abuja
Currency: Nigerian naira (NGN)
Languages: English
Calling code: +234
Region: Western Africa

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Nigeria for other passports

South SudanVisa required
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
PhilippineseVisa90 days
CanadaeVisa90 days

Nearby in Western Africa for South Sudanese passport holders

BeninVisa-free90 days
GambiaVisa-free90 days
Cabo VerdeVisa on arrival
GhanaVisa on arrival30 days
Guinea-BissauVisa on arrival90 days
MauritaniaVisa on arrival
Sierra LeoneVisa on arrival90 days
Burkina FasoeVisa

Common questions

Do South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Nigeria?

South Sudanese passport holders need a visa for Nigeria, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

How long can South Sudanese citizens stay in Nigeria?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can South Sudanese citizens get a visa on arrival in Nigeria?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can South Sudanese citizens visit without a visa?

42 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The South Sudan passport ranks #84 of 94 (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.