What documents does a United Kingdom citizen need for a South Sudan visa?

- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of entry, with at least 2 blank pages - Digital passport-style photo uploaded during the online application - Scanned copy of passport bio-data page - Letter of invitation from a host, employer, or organisation in South Sudan - Proof of accommodation and return/onward travel ticket - Proof of yellow fever vaccination (mandatory, as South Sudan requires an International Certificate of Vaccination) - Evidence of sufficient funds for your stay - No biometric enrolment required before travel; fingerprints may be taken on arrival

What types of visas can United Kingdom citizens get for South Sudan?

- Tourist e-Visa - single entry, usually valid for 30 days from entry - Business e-Visa - single entry, 30 days, requires an invitation letter from a South Sudanese company - Official/NGO e-Visa - for government, UN, and aid workers, requiring sponsor documentation - Multiple-entry and longer-stay visas are handled separately through the South Sudan Embassy in London or after arrival via the Directorate of Nationality, Passports and Immigration

How do United Kingdom citizens apply for a South Sudan visa?

- Apply through the South Sudan e-visa portal, submitting passport details, travel dates, and the invitation letter - Upload the required scanned documents, including the yellow fever certificate - Pay the visa fee online by card - Approval is typically sent by email within 3-5 business days as a document to print - Present the printed approval along with your passport and yellow fever certificate on arrival at Juba International Airport

How much does a South Sudan visa cost for United Kingdom citizens?

- E-Visa fee is approximately USD 100 for a single-entry 30-day visa, paid online by card - Standard processing takes 3-5 business days; urgent requests are not generally available - No separate VFS/BLS fee, as the application goes directly through the government e-visa system - Visa extension fees and processing, if needed, are handled in Juba by the immigration authorities and can take over a week

What should United Kingdom citizens know before traveling to South Sudan?

- Apply at least two weeks before travel to allow time for the invitation letter and e-visa approval - The yellow fever certificate is strictly checked on arrival - travel without it can result in on-the-spot vaccination or refusal of entry - The UK FCDO advises against all travel to South Sudan due to ongoing conflict and security risks - review current advice before any trip - Keep both digital and printed copies of your e-visa approval and invitation letter - Register your travel with the British Embassy's travel advice notifications given the volatile security situation

South Sudan Visa for United Kingdom Citizens 2026

e-Visa / eTA

British citizens need an e-Visa for South Sudan, applied for online in advance, with approval generally taking 3-5 business days before travel to Juba.

Guide last updated October 7, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of entry, with at least 2 blank pages
Digital passport-style photo uploaded during the online application
Scanned copy of passport bio-data page
Letter of invitation from a host, employer, or organisation in South Sudan
Proof of accommodation and return/onward travel ticket
Proof of yellow fever vaccination (mandatory, as South Sudan requires an International Certificate of Vaccination)
Evidence of sufficient funds for your stay
No biometric enrolment required before travel; fingerprints may be taken on arrival

Visa types

Tourist e-Visa - single entry, usually valid for 30 days from entry
Business e-Visa - single entry, 30 days, requires an invitation letter from a South Sudanese company
Official/NGO e-Visa - for government, UN, and aid workers, requiring sponsor documentation
Multiple-entry and longer-stay visas are handled separately through the South Sudan Embassy in London or after arrival via the Directorate of Nationality, Passports and Immigration

How to apply online

Apply through the South Sudan e-visa portal, submitting passport details, travel dates, and the invitation letter
Upload the required scanned documents, including the yellow fever certificate
Pay the visa fee online by card
Approval is typically sent by email within 3-5 business days as a document to print
Present the printed approval along with your passport and yellow fever certificate on arrival at Juba International Airport

Fees & processing time

E-Visa fee is approximately USD 100 for a single-entry 30-day visa, paid online by card
Standard processing takes 3-5 business days; urgent requests are not generally available
No separate VFS/BLS fee, as the application goes directly through the government e-visa system
Visa extension fees and processing, if needed, are handled in Juba by the immigration authorities and can take over a week

Tips for United Kingdom travelers

Apply at least two weeks before travel to allow time for the invitation letter and e-visa approval
The yellow fever certificate is strictly checked on arrival - travel without it can result in on-the-spot vaccination or refusal of entry
The UK FCDO advises against all travel to South Sudan due to ongoing conflict and security risks - review current advice before any trip
Keep both digital and printed copies of your e-visa approval and invitation letter
Register your travel with the British Embassy's travel advice notifications given the volatile security situation

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

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