Uganda passport → South Sudan
Do Ugandan citizens need a visa for South Sudan?
Visa-free entry
Ugandan passport holders can visit South Sudan without a visa.
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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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
- UgandaVisa-free
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 Ugandan passport holders
Common questions
Do Ugandan citizens need a visa for South Sudan?
Ugandan passport holders can visit South Sudan without a visa.
How long can Ugandan citizens stay in South Sudan?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Ugandan citizens get a visa on arrival in South Sudan?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Ugandan citizens visit without a visa?
63 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Uganda passport ranks #66 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.