South Sudan passport → Uganda
Do South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Uganda?
Visa-free entry180 days
South Sudanese passport holders can visit Uganda without a visa for up to 180 days.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
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Uganda at a glance
- Capital
- Kampala
- Currency
- Ugandan shilling (UGX)
- Languages
- English, Swahili
- Calling code
- +256
- Region
- Eastern Africa
Uganda for other passports
- South SudanVisa-free180 days
IndiaeVisa
United StateseVisa
United KingdomeVisa
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistaneVisa
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaVisa on arrival
PhilippineseVisa
Nearby in Eastern Africa for South Sudanese passport holders
BurundiVisa-free90 days
KenyaVisa-free90 days
RwandaVisa-free180 days
TanzaniaVisa-free90 days
ComorosVisa on arrival45 days
EthiopiaVisa on arrival90 days
MadagascarVisa on arrival60 days
MozambiqueVisa on arrival30 days
Common questions
Do South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Uganda?
South Sudanese passport holders can visit Uganda without a visa for up to 180 days.
How long can South Sudanese citizens stay in Uganda?
Up to 180 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can South Sudanese citizens get a visa on arrival in Uganda?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
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.