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South Sudan Visa for Afghanistan Citizens 2026

e-Visa / eTA

Afghan citizens must obtain an e-Visa to South Sudan—apply online via the official South Sudan embassy portal; typical Tourist visa fee is around USD 60 and Business around USD 100 with a processing time of about 3–5 working days.

Guide last updated September 5, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport validity: Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from date of entry and have at least 2 blank visa pages.
  • Specific forms: There is no separate paper form; you apply online via the official South Sudan e-Visa portal on https://www.southsudanembassy.org/ (no DS-160 or VAF forms).
  • Financial proof: No fixed funds amount published for Afghan applicants; you should show you can cover your stay; have recent bank statements if requested.
  • Accommodation and return ticket: Confirmed hotel booking or invitation letter and evidence of onward/return travel is recommended.
  • Photo spec: Passport-style photo (2 x 2 inches / 51 x 51 mm) with white background, JPEG/PNG, taken within the last 6 months, high resolution.
  • Biometrics: Not required to submit biometrics at a visa center; applicant details are collected online during the e-Visa application.
  • Travel health insurance: Recommended but not mandatory.

Visa types

  • Tourist e-Visa (South Sudan e-Visa Tourist): Official name: South Sudan e-Visa Tourist; Validity: 90 days from issue; Maximum stay: 30 days; Entry: Single; Approximate fee: USD 60 (local SSP amount shown on payment page).
  • Business e-Visa (South Sudan e-Visa Business): Official name: South Sudan e-Visa Business; Validity: 90 days from issue; Maximum stay: 30 days; Entry: Single; Approximate fee: USD 100 (local SSP amount shown on payment page).
  • Student/Work visas: Not available via the online e-Visa portal; these categories typically require a separate embassy/consulate visa application or invitation; check MFA portal for guidance.

How to apply online

  • How to apply online: Go to the official portal linked from https://www.southsudanembassy.org/; create an account; select Afghanistan as nationality and the e-Visa module; complete the online form with personal details and travel information; upload required documents (passport bio page, photograph, hotel/invitation letter, itinerary); pay the visa fee with a credit or debit card; submit the application and wait for a decision (processing time commonly 3–5 working days); once approved, you will receive an electronic visa by email; print the e-Visa and present it along with your passport on arrival at your South Sudan port of entry.

Fees & processing time

  • Visa fee: Tourist e-Visa around USD 60 (local currency SSP shown at payment page); Business around USD 100 (SSP equivalent shown at payment page).
  • VFS/BLS service fee: Not applicable for e-Visa; there is no separate visa center processing fee if applying online; any payment processing fee is shown on the payment screen.
  • Total cost estimate: USD 60–100 depending on category; in SSP equivalent at current exchange rate displayed during payment.
  • Standard processing time: 3–5 working days; Express/priority option: Not publicly listed by official portal.
  • Express/priority option and costs: Not documented on official portal; check during payment.

Tips for Afghanistan travelers

  • Apply well in advance: Start the e-Visa application at least 2–3 weeks before planned travel to accommodate processing and possible document corrections.
  • Common rejection reasons for Afghan applicants: Incomplete or mismatched information, passport validity not meeting requirements, insufficient funds or evidence, unclear travel purpose, or missing supporting documents.
  • VFS/BLS vs direct embassy: For e-Visa you apply directly through the official portal; there is no VFS/BLS intermediary for South Sudan e-Visa.
  • Travel advisories/bilateral notes: Check latest travel advisories from your government and South Sudan MFA; ensure you meet visa and entry requirements; security situations can affect entry.
  • Extensions inside South Sudan: E-Visa extensions are not typically issued at border; if you need a longer stay, apply for a new e-Visa before expiry or contact South Sudan MFA for guidance; note that border extensions are often not guaranteed.

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

This guide is for information only. Visa policies change without notice. Travel Visa Stack is not an immigration authority. Always verify with official government or embassy sources before making travel plans.