Visa Process Guide for South Sudan

Visa Types for South Sudan

• Tourist Visa: For leisure travel, valid for up to 30 days.
• Business Visa: For business purposes, valid for up to 90 days.
• Work Visa: For employment in South Sudan, valid for up to 1 year.
• Student Visa: For educational purposes, valid for the duration of study.
• Diplomatic Visa: For diplomatic or official government business.

Required Documents

• Completed visa application form
• Valid passport with at least 6 months validity beyond the intended stay
• Two passport-sized photographs
• Letter of invitation from a host in South Sudan (for Tourist and Business visas)
• Employment contract (for Work visas)
• Acceptance letter from an educational institution (for Student visas)
• Proof of sufficient funds for the duration of stay
• Yellow fever vaccination certificate

Application Procedures

• Tourist and Business Visas:
  • Apply through the South Sudan embassy or consulate in your home country.
  • Submit the required documents and pay the visa fee.
• Work and Student Visas:
  • Submit the required documents to the Department of Immigration in Juba, South Sudan.
  • The host organization or educational institution will assist with the application process.
• Diplomatic Visas:
  • Contact the South Sudan Ministry of Foreign Affairs for specific requirements.

Fees

• Tourist Visa: $50
• Business Visa: $100
• Work Visa: $200
• Student Visa: $150
• Diplomatic Visa: Fees vary

Timelines

• Tourist and Business visas: Typically processed within 2-3 business days.
• Work and Student visas: Can take several weeks or months to process.
• Diplomatic visas: Processing time varies depending on the nature of the request.

Additional Notes

• Visas can be extended while in South Sudan.
• Overstaying a visa can result in fines or imprisonment.
• It is advisable to check with the South Sudan embassy or consulate in your home country for the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and procedures.